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Penn State University · 5 months ago

Body Repairer

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Body Repairer to join their team. The role involves examining damaged vehicle bodies, preparing estimates for repairs, and performing various body repair tasks including painting and component replacement.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Examine damaged vehicle bodies and prepare time and materials estimates for repairs

Repair damaged bodies and parts of vehicles; straighten dents; remove various components and accessories to gain access to body parts needing repairs; fill depressions with solder, lead, or other plastic materials; file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools

Replace windshields, rear and side glass and seal

Refinish repaired surface by priming and smoothing; mix paints to match according to prescribed formulas and apply

Remove excessively damaged components using hand tools or cutting torch; install replacement components by bolting or welding

Paint replaces components with rust preventative components, as required

Straighten bent frames using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices

Perform repairs related to body work

Remove, disassemble, repair, reassemble, reinstall, test and adjust equipment and/or component parts such as alternators and generators, electrical systems, steering and suspension parts, drive shafts and differentials, brake systems, etc., as related to accident damage

Operate various pieces of testing and repair equipment, such as wheel aligners, wheel balancers, and other equipment necessary to determine extent of repairs necessary

Make repairs and adjustments as necessary. Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inspection regulations

Maintain record of inspections performed on vehicles

Requisition parts from stock room and record same

Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition

Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor

Qualification

Body repair techniquesPennsylvania Emissions Inspector CertificationPennsylvania Safety Inspector CertificationAdvanced shop mathematicsAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication skills