Panel Beater
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
From initial damage assessment to final reassembly, this Panel Beater position in Dunedin, New Zealand puts repair accuracy at the centre of the workshop process. An experienced repair technician will handle collision repairs as well as structural and prestige vehicle work, with careful parts identification and quality checks throughout.
This role is open only to applicants already in New Zealand with residency or a valid applicable work visa. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. The work calls for an organised technician who can follow approved repair methods, seek guidance when needed and prepare completed repairs for painting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess collision and panel damage, review job sheets and carry out accurate repairs using approved procedures and workplace instructions.
- Ask management for guidance where the repair process needs clarification.
- Trial-fit replacement components and report missing, incorrect or additional parts; label removed parts with the job number and store them in an organised manner.
- Finish all assigned repairs before the vehicle moves to painting, preparing repaired panels and components for the Paint Department.
- Reassemble vehicles and complete final checks, including headlight positioning and other necessary adjustments.
- Inspect completed work for quality and safety before signing it off, maintaining efficient workflow and the expected repair standard.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Trade Certificate equivalent to Level 3 or Level 4, or at least 3 years of relevant technician experience.
- Hands-on panel beating or vehicle repair experience, with confidence interpreting job sheets and following repair procedures.
- Ability to complete technical tasks without constant supervision, maintaining close attention to repair quality, safety, accuracy and detail.
- Good organisation and communication, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- A full clean driving licence.
- Current New Zealand residency or a valid applicable work visa is required.
- Commitment to continued technical training and professional development.
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