Senior Auto Body Repair & Refinishing — Expert Paint

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading automotive collision repair center in Benoni, Gauteng, to hire a Senior Automotive Body Repair & Refinishing Technician. You will restore damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, using advanced repair techniques and modern equipment.

This role requires expert repair skills, knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, frame alignment, and refinishing—from surface prep to color matching and paint application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Automotive Body Repair and Refinishing Technician with portfolio.
• Proficiency in structural repair, MIG/TIG welding, and frame alignment.
• Expertise in refinishing: surface prep, color matching, paint application.
• Experience with finishes, clear coats, and paint systems.
• Ability to read repair orders and schematics.
• Valid driver's license; relevant certifications are a strong asset.
• Experience in Benoni or Gauteng area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs on various vehicle makes.
• Use collision repair equipment: frame straighteners, welders, tools.
• Assess damage and develop repair plans.
• Execute bodywork: panel beating, straightening, filling, sanding.
• Prepare for painting: masking, priming, feather-edging.
• Achieve color-matched, flawless paint finishes.
• Operate spray guns and paint booths; maintain equipment.
• Ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow protocols.
• Collaborate with estimators, parts staff, and other techs.
• Stay updated on repair techs and materials.

Skills

Structural repair techniques

MIG/TIG welding

Frame alignment

Vehicle refinishing

Color matching

Paint application

Attention to detail

Portfolio of work

Driver's license

Education

Collision repair certification

Refinishing certification

Tools

Frame alignment equipment

Spray guns

Paint booth

Job description

Placements24 partners with a leading automotive collision repair center in Benoni, Gauteng, to hire a Senior Automotive Body Repair & Refinishing Technician. You will restore damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, using advanced repair techniques and modern equipment.

This role requires expert repair skills, knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, frame alignment, and refinishing—from surface prep to color matching and paint application.