Panel Beater
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Collision, structural and prestige vehicle work gives this Dunedin Panel Beater role its variety. The repair workshop needs an experienced technician who can follow job sheets, assess each repair and deliver accurate results through to paint preparation and final checks.
You will handle replacement parts carefully, keep work organised and coordinate with management where additional guidance is needed. This opportunity is for applicants already in New Zealand with residency or a valid applicable work visa, and sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Repair collision damage and panels under approved instructions
- Assess repairs and interpret job sheets before work
- Seek management guidance as needed
- Test-fit replacement parts and flag incorrect, missing or additional requirements
- Complete repairs before paint handover
- Tag removed parts by job number and store neatly
- Prepare panels and components for the Paint Department
- Reassemble vehicles and adjust headlight positions and other settings
- Inspect quality and safety and sign off completed checks; Maintain efficient workflow and repair standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade Certificate equivalent to Level 3 or Level 4, or at least 3 years of relevant technician experience
- Practical panel beating or vehicle repair
- Confidence following job sheets and procedures
- Technical work without constant supervision
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, quality and detail
- Good team communication and organisation
- A full clean driving licence
- Current New Zealand residency or a valid applicable work visa; Interest in ongoing technical training and development
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