Auto Sheet Metal Technician

4 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Auto Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for repairing and replacing damaged vehicle parts, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets or exceeds factory standards. Responsibilities include disassembling vehicles, performing frame straightening and repairs according to factory specifications, removing and installing body parts, sanding and preparing surfaces for painting, and performing final alignments and adjustments. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience working with aluminum vehicles in an OEM 4S auto body shop, demonstrating mastery of sheet metal repair techniques and a commitment to delivering the highest quality work. Additional responsibilities involve working with various tools, maintaining a positive work attitude, and collaborating effectively within a team. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Global travel may be required for training and to assist other Tesla locations.

Must have:

5+ years OEM 4S auto body shop experience
Aluminum vehicle repair expertise
High-quality finish work
Master of sheet metal repair
Frame straightening & alignment
Ability to lift 50 lbs

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Job Details

What to Expect

The Auto Sheet Metal Technician will be responsible for repairing/replacing the damaged vehicle parts possible in a safe and quality manner, with a fit and finish that meets or exceeds the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair. The successful candidate is a master of his craft and proud of all his previous repair work.

What You’ll Do

Performing repairs and or replacements of bumpers, fenders, feet metal and Chassis
Disassemble damaged vehicles and assist with damage analysis
All frame straightening and repairs should be done according to factory specifications, including door, hood, and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, welded-on unibody parts, etc
Remove and install all body parts including suspension, electrical, and air bags
Sand and prepare all surfaces for painting
After painting, re-assembly, headlight adjustment, and other final alignments and adjustments prior to the car being delivered should be performed
Inspection of work to ensure that the vehicle is delivered with a fit and finish equal or superior to the original factory fit and finish
Maintain a good work attitude and cooperate with managers and fellow employees in a positive spirit of teamwork
Other Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned, based on the business need

What You’ll Bring

5 years of metal tech experience with an OEM 4S auto body shop working with aluminum vehicles
Capable of restoring damaged sheet metal or plastic to company recognized standards
Must have an interest in completing only the highest quality work
Able to work accurately and rapidly with strong attention to detail
Knowledge of repair techniques and tools required to perform major collision repairs
Above average organizational skills
Able to use vibratory/hand tools, stand, bend, squat, twist, lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds Have working knowledge of proper corrosion protection restoring techniques
Ability to travel for training and to assist other Tesla locations globally
China Intermediate technical grade certificate