Body Shop Technician - Experienced

Body Shop Technician - Experienced

Department: Body Shop

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Milwaukee

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Responsible for completing fiberglass fabrication and repair, frame alignments, welding and other truck body repairs according to specifications.

• Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiber glass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thickness.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
• Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling.
• Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that used hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
• Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches, fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
• Apply heat to plastic panel, using hot air welding guns or immersion on hot water, and press softened panels back into shape by hand.
• Maintain work area cleanliness.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a truck body repair is preferred.
• A valid Driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• Must be skilled in fiber glass repair and experienced in aluminum welding.
• Must possess own tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.