Automotive Restoration Specialist

3 days ago


Daly City, California, United States Cal Auto Body Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Automotive Restoration Specialist to join our team at Cal Auto Body. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality vehicle restorations and be part of a dynamic team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in automotive body repair and restoration, with a minimum of 5 years' experience. They will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex damage, restoring vehicles to their original condition, and ensuring that all work meets the highest standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience: minimum 5 years in automotive body repair and restoration
  • I-CAR certification on all welding types
Responsibilities

The Automotive Restoration Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing damage reports and preparing or reviewing repair cost estimates
  • Sanding body areas to be painted and covering bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from paint
  • Fitting and welding replacement parts into place using wrenches and welding equipment, and grinding down welds to smooth them using power grinders and other tools
  • Removing damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches, and installing replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
  • Aligning frames and sections using hydraulic pressure and clamping machines
  • Filling small or large dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
  • Filing, grinding, sanding, and smoothing filled or repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools
  • Removing upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trims to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders
  • Positioning dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beating opposite surfaces to remove dents using hammers
  • Mixing polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
  • Adjusting or aligning headlights, wheels, and brake systems
  • Removing small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches
  • Fitting and securing windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets
  • Removing damaged panels and identifying the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
  • Cleaning work areas using air hoses to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for career advancement.



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