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Peach State Truck Centers

Body Shop Technician

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An Auto Body Technician repairs exterior damage on cars such as dents and scrapes, and restores and improves the exterior appearance of cars.

$50,306 / year median in Georgia

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Repair Trucks/Vans Buses after they've been damaged in an accident or other incident using a wide array of tools and compounds. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Review repair estimates, review parts orders per estimate, and plan work to be performed. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. Plan work procedures and perform assigned tasks in a timely manner. Responsible and accountable for providing a quality repair on all tasks assigned. Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling. Sand repaired areas and prime and block to paint quality status. Cover and mask with paper and masking tape to protect from overspray. Remove and install vehicle parts or accessories. Operate welding equipment and ability to perform proper welding techniques. Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches. 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. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures. Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder. File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Cut materials according to specifications or need Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems. Other duties as assigned To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education General Experience Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a fully accredited two-year college or technical school and/or Minimum of two years related experience and/or training Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is usually performed in an indoors environment Physical Requirements Position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, drive, reach, bend, twist, squat, climb, push/pull, taste/smell, talk, hearing/listening and lifting up to 75 lbs. •Applicants only - NO
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