OVERVIEW

Our Body Shop Technician will be responsible for fiberglass fabrication and repairs, frame alignments, welding, and other truck body repairs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiberglass 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a truck body repair
• Valid Driver’s license, good driving record
• Must be skilled in fiberglass repair and experienced in aluminum welding
• Must possess own tools

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent 

LAKESIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER