Qualified Panel Beater - Cape Town, South Africa - Wenz Recruitment

Description

Purpose of the position:

To restore damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition through a combination of metalworking, welding, painting, and assembly skills. The role is essential for ensuring the safety, aesthetics, and overall quality of the repaired vehicles.

Please note: This position requires someone with a minimum of 10 years experience in Panel Beating

Regular assigned tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Vehicle Repair:

• Repairing and restoring damaged or deformed vehicle panels and body parts, often caused by accidents or collisions.

Panel Replacement:

• Removing damaged panels and replacing them with new or repaired panels to restore the vehicle''''''''s structural integrity and appearance.

Metalwork and Welding:

• Conducting metalworking tasks, including welding, to repair or reshape damaged metal components of the vehicle.

Dent Removal:

• Using specialized tools and techniques to remove dents and deformations from vehicle panels without causing further damage.

Surface Preparation:

• Preparing surfaces for painting by sanding, grinding, and applying fillers to ensure a smooth and even finish.

Priming and Painting:

• Applying primer to treated surfaces to enhance paint adhesion.
• Collaborating with painters to ensure accurate color matching and applying paint to restore the vehicle''''''''s appearance.

Assembling and Disassembling:

• Disassembling and reassembling vehicle components, including panels, lights, and trim, as part of the repair process.

Alignment and Frame Straightening:

• Conducting frame straightening and alignment tasks to ensure that the vehicle''''''''s structure meets safety and performance standards.

Quality Control:

• Conducting quality control checks to ensure that repairs meet industry standards and comply with safety regulations.

Use of Tools and Equipment:

• Operating a variety of tools and equipment, including welding machines, grinders, sanders, and other specialized tools relevant to the trade.

Collaboration with Estimators:

• Collaborating with estimators to understand the extent of vehicle damage and the required repairs.
• Providing input on repair feasibility and potential challenges.

Reconciliation and Final Costings:

• Utilizing panel beating experience and insurance knowledge to perform "recons" (reconstructions) and "final costings" for invoices to be submitted for payment.

Work Under Pressure and Hands-On:

• Must be able to work under pressure and be hands-on in addressing repair tasks efficiently and effectively.

Negotiation:

• Negotiable compensation based on the individual''''''''s experience and knowledge, with consideration given to both factors.