Structural Repair Technician (Chassis Straightening)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The fleet repair centre in Mahikeng wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Mahikeng, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme

• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops

• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training
• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience

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

• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.
• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.