Body Repairer

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Body Repairer to join their dedicated team. This full-time position involves examining and repairing vehicle bodies, ensuring compliance with inspection standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle repair, including frame straightening and painting. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this role offers a chance to contribute to a supportive and dynamic workplace. If you are passionate about vehicle repair and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced shop mathematics and trade training.
• Equivalent to a complete accredited apprenticeship or high school plus technical education.

Responsibilities

• Examine and repair damaged vehicle bodies and parts.
• Inspect vehicles according to Pennsylvania inspection regulations.
• Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Advanced shop mathematics

Vehicle body repair

Frame straightening

Painting and refinishing

Electrical systems repair

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical college education

Category 1 PA State Inspection License

Tools

Hydraulic jacks

Cutting torch

Wheel aligners

Wheel balancers

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Office of Physical Plant is searching for a full time Body Repairer to join their team. Duties include:

• Examine damaged vehicle bodies and prepare time and materials estimates for repairs
• Repair damaged bodies and parts of vehicles; straighten dents; remove various components and accessories to gain access to body parts needing repairs; fill depressions with solder, lead, or other plastic materials; file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools
• Replace windshields, rear and side glass and seal. Refinish repaired surface by priming and smoothing; mix paints to match according to prescribed formulas and apply
• Remove excessively damaged components using hand tools or cutting torch; install replacement components by bolting or welding
• Paint replaces components with rust preventative components, as required
• Straighten bent frames using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices
• Perform repairs related to body work
• Remove, disassemble, repair, reassemble, reinstall, test and adjust equipment and/or component parts such as alternators and generators, electrical systems, steering and suspension parts, drive shafts and differentials, brake systems, etc., as related to accident damage
• Operate various pieces of testing and repair equipment, such as wheel aligners, wheel balancers, and other equipment necessary to determine extent of repairs necessary
• Make repairs and adjustments as necessary
• Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inspection regulations
• Maintain record of inspections performed on vehicles
• Requisition parts from stock room and record same
• Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition
• Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Requires Category 1 PA State Inspection License and Emissions Certification. Over 2 up to and including 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule:7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days Off:Saturday, Sunday

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the university's teaching, research, and servicemission.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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