Exterior Panel Craftsmen

**Job Description:**

The Exterior Panel Craftsmen role at PROFORCE LIMITED involves repairing and restoring damaged exterior body panels of vehicles to their original condition. This requires extensive knowledge of metalworking techniques, welding expertise, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Damage Assessment: Thoroughly inspect vehicles to identify the extent of damage to exterior panels, including dents, scratches, and structural issues.
• Panel Replacement: Remove damaged panels from the vehicle and replace them with new ones if necessary, using proper dismantling and reassembly procedures.
• Metal Shaping: Use specialized tools like hammers, dollies, and body bucks to manually shape and straighten damaged metal panels to restore their original form.
• Welding: Perform welding repairs on damaged panels using appropriate welding techniques to join metal sections together.
• Filling and Sanding: Apply body filler to smooth out imperfections and irregularities on repaired panels, followed by sanding to achieve a smooth surface for painting.
• Primer Application: Apply primer to repaired areas to prepare the surface for paint.
• Quality Control: Regularly inspect repaired areas to ensure quality standards are met and the vehicle is restored to its original condition.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Metalworking Skills: Proficiency in various metal shaping techniques like planishing, stretching, and shrinking.
• Welding Expertise: Knowledge of different welding methods to repair metal panels effectively.
• Automotive Body Repair Knowledge: Understanding of vehicle body construction, panel alignment, and repair procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to precisely align panels and achieve a smooth, even finish.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Excellent dexterity to manipulate tools and work with precision.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle panels.

Requirements:

Candidates should possess an OND / NCE / SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification with 3 - 10 years experience.