Panel Beater

Automotive Panelbeater – Hamilton – Immediate Start
Pay Rate: $28–$32 per hour (depending on experience)
We’re looking for a qualified, experienced Automotive Panelbeater to join our busy, well-equipped workshop in Hamilton. If you’re skilled, reliable, and ready to hit the ground running — we want to hear from you. Do you enjoy a joke? Are you self motivated we are looking for someone with good values and integrity
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be carrying out all core panelbeating duties, including:

• Work on a variety of vehicles including well loved classic cars
• Workshop with modern equipment including 3D measuring technology.

 
Removal & Prep

• Removing damaged parts and accessories
• Cutting out damaged sections
• Storing all parts safely and correctly

Straightening & Alignment

• Straightening frames and body structures to manufacturer specs
• Realigning and reshaping panels
• Hammering out dents

Welding

• Using correct welding techniques
• Reattaching parts and panels to a high standard

Rust, Filling & Sanding

• Repairing rust to industry standards
• Applying appropriate fillers
• Grinding, sanding and reshaping panels
• Prepping surfaces for paint

Replacement & Reassembly

• Fitting repaired or new parts
• Reinstalling accessories and completing jobs to spec

General Workshop Duties

• Keeping workspace and tools clean, tidy and organised

 
What You’ll Bring
 

• Trade qualification in Automotive Panel Beating
• 2+ years’ experience in a panelbeating role
• Solid understanding of the automotive industry, metals, vehicle parts, and manufacturer/insurance repair procedures
• Your own hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and listening skills
• Highly organised and able to multitask