Body Shop/Frame Tech

Position Summary -Framework Tech to repair Trucks, Vans and Buses after they've been damaged in an accident or other incident using a wide array of tools and compounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 Review repair estimates, review parts orders per estimate, and plan work to be performed.
 Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
 Plan work procedures and perform assigned tasks in timely manner. Responsible and accountable for
providing a quality repair on all tasks assigned.
 Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall
appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
 Sand repaired areas and prime and block to paint quality status. Cover and mask with paper and masking
tape to protect from overspray.
 Remove and install vehicle parts or accessories.
 Operate welding equipment and ability to perform proper welding techniques.
 Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches. 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.
 Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
 Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged
components.
 Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures. Fill small dents that cannot be worked out
with plastic or solder. File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and
hand tools.
 Cut materials according to specifications or need
 Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
 Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
 Other duties as assigned

Experience and knowledge of framework is required