Panel Beater
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Job Description
Panel Beater (Qualified)
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric Grade 12
- Qualified Panel beater (Trade Test with red seal certification)
- 35 years experience in panel beating preferably with heavyduty
trucks
Responsibilities:
- Read the job card/quotation to establish what work needs to be done
- Inspect damaged trucks to determine the extent of structural body mechanical or interior damage
- Assist the Estimator with the time and cost of repairs and provide detailed quotes
- Assess the vehicle against the job card/quotation and establish what parts are to be ordered
- Assess for additional damage
- Order the necessary parts and follow up when needed
- Assess that the parts ordered are correct and not damaged
- Fabricate parts when original components are unavailable or too costly to replace
- Ensure that all parts to be painted go with the vehicle to the paint shop
- Carefully disassemble damaged sections of the truck to access affected areas
- Reassemble parts ensuring all components fit correctly and function as intended
- Straighten and reshape bent panels and frames using various methods such as hammers dollies and hydraulic presses
- Cut and weld replacement panels or frames as needed
- Repair or replace damaged truck parts including fenders doors bumpers and other body components
- Ensure that all panel alignment and fitment of parts are correct
- Perform MIG TIG or oxyacetylene welding to join metal parts
- Sand grind and smooth repaired areas to ensure a seamless finish
- Apply primers paints and protective coatings to the repaired areas
- Conduct inspection of work executed to ensure it meets required standards
- Conduct a roadworthiness check
- Conduct quality checks on the assistants work
- Advise assist teach and manage the assistant
- Maintain and calibrate panel beating tools and equipment
- Ensure that productivity and efficiency are at an acceptable standard
- Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required
Employment Type
Full Time
