Senior Panel Beater - Collision & Restoration Expert

Moonee Ponds Smash Repairs; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive team environment

Excellent work-life balance

Competitive salary based on skills and

Experience with wide range of vehicles

Job summary

Moonee Ponds Smash Repairs in Moonee Ponds VIC is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join a busy workshop. You will inspect, assess repair requirements and remove damaged panels to access repairs, using welding and metalworking techniques to restore vehicles to manufacturer standards.

Join a supportive team offering a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary based on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Must have AQF Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or equivalent qualification, or several years of field experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair techniques and welding procedures.
• Ability to read repair specifications and assess vehicle damage with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting damaged vehicles and assessing repair requirements.
• Removing damaged panels, parts, trims, upholstery and accessories to gain repair access.
• Repairing dents and damaged panels using appropriate panel beating techniques.
• Straightening vehicle frames and damaged body components using mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Replacing severely damaged panels and vehicle body sections with new or recycled parts.
• Cutting, shaping and joining replacement sections using welding equipment.
• Applying fillers and carrying out grinding, sanding and finishing work to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fitting repaired or replacement panels and refitting body hardware including door locks, mouldings and trims.
• Ensuring all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and workplace quality standards.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
• Assisting with restoration and custom vehicle projects where required.

Education

AQF Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or equivalent qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Moonee Ponds Smash Repairs in Moonee Ponds VIC is seeking an experienced Panel Beater to join a busy workshop. You will inspect, assess repair requirements and remove damaged panels to access repairs, using welding and metalworking techniques to restore vehicles to manufacturer standards.

Join a supportive team offering a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary based on skills and experience, plus superannuation.