AUTO BODY MECHANIC

LOCATION: Ontario, Canada

DUTIES

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Repair and replace front-end components, body components, doors, and frame and underbody components
• Hammer out dents, buckles, and other defects using blocks and hammers
  Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams
• Remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• File, grind, and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Mix paint, blend, and match colours
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns
• Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows, and sunroofs
• Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets, and floorboard insulation
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.