Panel Beater

**About Us**
Reliable NZ Limited was established with the purpose of providing our clients with a range of quality services and excellent customer care.
We specialize in cosmetic panel and paint, heavy structural collision repairs and rust treatment.

**Role Purpose**
We are looking for FOUR (4) full-time **Panel Beaters / Sandblasters** to help us take our business to the next level in the automotive panel and refinish environment. We have great career potentials, and you will be an integral part of our growth strategy with plenty of opportunities for you to shine in full function panel beater/sandblaster duties.
Your focus will be on ensuring consistent output of auto body work repairs that meet expectations of quality, timeframe and number of repair jobs produced.

You will receive work assignments from Workshop Foreman and must independently determine work methods in accordance with standard automotive panel beating practices. A working knowledge of standard methods and practices, and materials used in of automotive panel beating is required. Skills and experience in the use and operation of automotive panel beating and sandblasting equipment are needed.

While individual contributions will be recognized, teamwork is essential to achieve the highest level of success. We reward team players who help others succeed and empower the team around them.

**We Offer**:

- Commencement Date: As soon as possible OR on Work Visa approval by Immigration NZ
- Location: South Auckland
- Contract Type: Waged, Full Time, Permanent (minimum of 30 hours/week - maximum 60 hours/week)
- Work Hours: Morning Shift 6am - 1pm or Afternoon Shift 1pm - 8pm (Monday to Friday)
- Wages Details: $30 - 32 per hour

**Role Duties**
In this role you will be responsible for carrying out on daily basis:

- Always follow the Standard Operating Procedures - SOP (when applicable)
- Ensure repairs meet expectations of quality, timeframe and quantity
- Understand and meet role’s daily targets and performance expectations
- Perform repairs in accurate and timely manner according to industry standards and working practises
- Read and understand the requirements recorded on the Job Card before commencing any repairs
- Follow job instructions on the Job Card or from the Foreman (if unsure - discuss with the Foreman)
- Endeavour to complete all tasks within specified timeframe and report to the Foreman any delays
- At the start of your workday prepare all equipment and tools required for your daily activities and tasks
- Inspect the panels and surfaces before starting the repairs and report to the Foreman any issues
- Remove damaged panels and components by unbolting or cutting them away (if required)
- Repair damaged body panels with appropriate tools and equipment to restore vehicles to factory clearances
- Cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels using correct welding procedures
- Repair dents with plastic fillers, and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools
- Fit the repaired panels on the framework of the vehicle and refit body hardware, such as door locks and door trims, etc.
- Realign chassis and body frames using chassis aligners and measuring systems
- Remove and replace damaged mechanical items (if required)
- Remove and replace auto-electric components (if required)
- Help vehicle body builders to build custom-designed, speciality or vintage vehicles
- Mask specified areas to protect from abrading action
- Carry out all required internal and underbody vehicle stripping and re-assembly to correct specifications and within the appropriate time-frames
- Sandblast a surface off dirt, rust, old paint, grease and repair using appropriate tools and equipment, and prepare it for refinishing (if required)
- Examine finished vehicle components to ensure conformance to specifications
- Inspect repaired panels for any imperfections that will affect the quality of paint finish
- Always conduct a Quality Check of the finished job to ensure the repairs are of high quality
- Immediately report sub-standard repairs to Foreman
- On job completion sign off the Job Card, report to Foreman and ask for the next task
- Carry out all tasks to correct specifications and within the appropriate time-frames
- Maintain all tools and equipment in good working order
- Follow maintenance schedule and report any required repairs to Foreman
- Assist in parts and vehicles pick-ups and deliveries (when required)
- Ensure vehicles are tidily and neatly parked and organized in designated parking/storage area
- Keep your work area clean and tidy at all times
- Actively contribute to daily workshop cleaning
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for all workers
- Continually expand knowledge of the role, relevant products and services, by reading all communications and information
- Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times
- Report and record all accidents, incidents and near misses. Report all hazards or poten