Structural Repair Technician (Chassis Straightening) – Immediate Start

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the truck body repair workshop in Atlantis. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Atlantis, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings

• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops

• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training
• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop

• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Paint supplier training courses

• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.
• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.