Location: 7B/10 Jijaws Street, Sumner, QLD 4074
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $79,500 per annum, plus superannuation
Panel Beater - Full-Time Position
At A1 Auto & Bodywork, based in Sumner, QLD, we are hiring for various positions and are currently seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join our busy workshop. You will be responsible for restoring damaged vehicle bodies to their original condition, from dent and scratch repairs through to collision restoration and full panel replacement. Reporting to the owner, you will be responsible for ensuring jobs are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing, well-established business with a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer service.
Qualifications & Experience:
- More than 2 years of experience as a Panel Beater
- A minimum of Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology would be highly regarded
- Sound knowledge of vehicle body structures, panel alignment and welding techniques
- Solid attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good customer communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Examining damaged vehicle bodies and estimating time, cost and materials required for repair
- Removing badly damaged sections using flame-cutting and welding equipment, and welding in replacement sections
- Removing damaged panels and parts, and installing and aligning replacement parts
- Hammering out dents, buckles and other defects using hand tools, machine presses and jacks
- Filling small dents and creases that cannot be worked out, and preparing surfaces for painting
- Measuring vehicles using computerised equipment to determine and correct misalignment
- Liaising with customers and insurers regarding the scope and progress of repair work
If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you - please submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter telling us why you are the perfect fit for the role, by clicking on the Apply Now button.