Panel Beater
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Collision repairers across Sydney want people whose finished panels speak for themselves. This is a position for a qualified tradesperson who can read the damage on a vehicle, decide how best to fix it and restore the structure to a safe, accurate condition in an up-to-date shop.
For a suitable international candidate, sponsorship may be available through the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 pathway.
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Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate collision damage and plan how each vehicle body will be repaired and restored
- Strip off damaged panels, fittings and body components
- Fix dents and creases, or fit replacement panels where repair is not enough
- Pull, align and rebuild the underlying body structure
- Do welding and other metal fabrication using specialist body-repair tooling
- Liaise with mechanics and painters so each job flows through the workshop
- Check finished repairs for accuracy, safety and a quality surface
- Maintain a clean, safe, organised work area and observe every workplace health and safety rule
Requirements & Eligibility
- Holds a Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years doing panel beating in a relevant capacity
- Solid working knowledge of automotive repair methods for bodywork
- Practical skill with professional panel and body repair equipment
- Can recognise damage and select a suitable method of repair
- Careful, detail-focused and committed to quality
- Communicates well and works within a team
- Keeps pace with workshop deadlines
- Holds a valid driver's licence
- Verifiable qualifications and employment history
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