Auto Body Shop Heavy Body Mechanic

R & U Auto Body Inc; Merrick (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

A local auto body repair shop in Merrick seeks an experienced auto body technician with over 5 years of auto body repair expertise. Responsibilities include assessing damage, frame straightening, panel replacement, and complex welding. Candidates must have advanced skills in welding techniques like MIG and TIG, as well as the physical strength to handle heavy materials. A valid driver's license and fluency in English are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of extensive experience in auto body repair is a requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is a requirement.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A strong understanding of vehicle construction, frame design, and collision repair techniques.
• Proficiency in various welding methods, including MIG, TIG, and spot welding.
• Ability to shape and manipulate metal for accurate replacements.

Responsibilities

• Assessing damage to vehicles and inspecting for structural issues.
• Utilizing equipment to realign bent or twisted frames to specifications.
• Removing and replacing damaged body panels using welding techniques.
• Performing complex welding procedures to join new metal sections.
• Shaping metal panels to match vehicle's original contours.
• Ensuring proper fit and alignment of replaced panels before paint application.
• Collaborating with other technicians to complete the repair process.

Skills

Extensive auto body repair experience

Fluent English communication

Valid driver's license

Understanding of vehicle construction

Advanced welding skills

Metal fabrication skills

Measuring and alignment skills

Physical strength and endurance

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• MUST BE LOCAL TO MERRICK!

Key responsibilities

• Assessing damage
• Thoroughly inspecting vehicles to identify the extent of structural damage, including frame alignment issues, major panel damage, and potential safety concerns
• Frame straightening
• Utilizing specialized equipment like frame machines and pulling tools to realign bent or twisted frames to factory specifications
• Panel replacement
• Removing and replacing severely damaged body panels like doors, fenders, hoods, and roof sections using cutting and welding techniques
• Welding repairs
• Performing complex welding procedures to join new metal sections to existing frame or body parts, including spot welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding
• Metal fabrication
• Shaping and fitting replacement metal panels to match the vehicle\'s original contours using hand tools and power tools
• Body panel alignment
• Ensuring proper fit and alignment of replaced panels to maintain the vehicle\'s aesthetics and functionality
• Preparation for paint
• Grinding, sanding, and filling repaired areas to create a smooth surface ready for paint application
• Collaboration with other technicians
• Working closely with the owner, other auto body technicians like painters and detailers to complete the overall repair process

Required skills and qualifications

• 5 years or more of extensive experience in auto body repair is a requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak english fluently is a requirement
• A valid driver's license is required
• A strong understanding of vehicle construction, frame design, and collision repair techniques
• Advanced welding skills
• Proficiency in various welding methods, including MIG, TIG, and spot welding
• Metal fabrication skills
• Ability to shape and manipulate metal to create accurate replacements for damaged parts
• Precise measuring and alignment skills
• Accuracy in using measuring tools to ensure proper frame alignment and panel fit
• Physical strength and endurance
• Ability to handle heavy metal parts and perform demanding physical tasks
• Attention to detail
• High level of precision needed to achieve accurate repairs and quality finishes