Location: Airport West, VIC, 3042
Full time: Immediate start
Job Title: Panel Beater
Salary Range: $79,500 - $87,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date 30 Days

About the Client
We are recruiting on behalf of a premium Collision Repair Centre that specializes in high-quality vehicle restoration. They use advanced measuring systems and up-to-date spray booths, and pride themselves on precision work for all makes and models. Their team is committed to returning each vehicle to factory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Body & Panel Replacement
• Remove damaged panels, upholstery, and accessories to access structural areas; then replace severely damaged sections with OEM or quality secondhand panels.
• Fit repaired or replacement panels, realign gaps, and reinstall body hardware such as door locks, trims, and weather seals.

Dent Removal & Surface Finishing
• Hammer out dents carefully to restore original contours, then fill depressions with plastic filler and file, grind, and sand surfaces to a smooth finish.
• Final check panel alignment and ensure surfaces are ready for painting (spray painting may also be required).

Straightening & Welding




• Use mechanical and hydraulic equipment to straighten damaged vehicles and components.
• Cut and join replacement sections using MIG/TIG welding, ensuring structural integrity.

Additional Duties
• Assist in constructing or restoring custom designed, vintage, or specialty vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and comply with all workplace health and safety standards.

Requirements
• A formal trade qualification as a Panel Beater or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in a professional panel beating role within the automotive repair industry.
• Proven, hands-on expertise in vehicle structural repair, including the use of frame straightening jigs and measuring systems.
• High proficiency in MIG/MAG welding and a solid understanding of metal finishing techniques.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a unwavering commitment to restoring vehicles to manufacturer specifications.
• The ability to work effectively both autonomously and as a collaborative member of a dedicated team.
• A robust understanding and a proven commitment to adhering to all Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and environmental guidelines.
• A current driver's license.

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