PANEL BEATERS AND SPRAY PAINTERS

Kabstrading Co; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Richards Bay is seeking an automotive technician to verify post-repair performance and safety under normal driving conditions.

You will diagnose faults with diagnostic tools and multimeters, repair brake systems, and overhaul engines, ensuring factory-standard finishes as surfaces are prepared for painting.

Responsibilities

• Test-drive vehicles after repairs to verify issues are resolved and safe performance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools and inspection techniques.
• Carry out brake system repairs, including discs, pads, calipers, and brake bleeding.
• Perform comprehensive engine overhauls, disassembly to reassembly of worn parts.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for spray painting with sanding, masking, primer and filler.

Job description

Responsibilities

Test-drive vehicles after repairs to verify that issues have been properly resolved and the vehicle performs safely under normal driving conditions.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles using diagnostic scanning tools, multimeters, and manual inspection techniques.
Carry out brake system repairs including machining or replacing brake discs and pads, repairing calipers, and bleeding brake lines to restore safe operation.
Conduct comprehensive engine overhauls involving disassembly, inspection, repair or replacement of worn components, and reassembly of engines.
Prepare vehicle surfaces for spray painting by sanding, masking, applying primer and filler, and ensuring a flawless finish matching factory standards.