Panel Beater

Manufacturing

Location: New Zealand

Panelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels. This employer works mostly with insurance repairs for good, late-model vehicles.

Role Requirements:

Candidates must have an extensive experience in repairing and restoration of damaged vehicles to their original condition.
Removing dents, mending parts, removing rust, repairing scratches, and spray-painting panel

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access
Removing dents by hammering panels
Straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
Replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
Filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces
Cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment
Fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims
Assisting vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles
Spray-painting vehicles.