Paintless Dent Removal Technician

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the dealership body shop in Pinetown. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a dealership body shop in Pinetown. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth

• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Good colour vision and a steady hand

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied

• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.
• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.