Spray Painter, Panel Beater, Estimator And Production Manager

Description:

Midvale & Wangara, Full Time, Trades & Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 20/02/2025 to 20/03/2025
Please Quote Reference Number 99517

• Spray Painters, Panel Beaters, Estimators & Production Managers
• Remuneration packages - $73,150 - $90,000
• Join Midland Smash Repairs and Collision 1 - Midvale & Wangara

Midland Smash Repairs has been a family owned business since its inception over 59 years ago, and we are proud to have the 3rd generation on board. Collision 1 are a locally owned and operated family business, and take great pride in the quality of our customer service.

Across our business, we're currently looking to fill the following vacancies:

• Spray Painter
• Panel Beater
• Insurance Loss Adjuster / Estimator / Production Manager

To be considered for one of the above positions, you will need to be trade qualified and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.

Spray Painter - You will be responsible for:

• Reading and understanding the worksheet and seeking clarification from managers if needed.
• Sanding new panels.
• Prepping repaired panels for primer.
• Priming repaired panels.
• Sanding primed panels.
• Masking car ready for the booth.
• Setting up panels on painting stands.
• Matching and mixing base coat and top coat (clear coat).
• Applying base coat and clear coat using spray gun.
• Un-masking cars.
• Polishing painted panels.
• Brushing touching bolts and chips.
• Ensure that all occupational health and safety and company policies are complied with.

Panel Beater - You will be responsible for:

• Reading and understanding the worksheet and seeking clarification from managers if needed.
• Dismantling the job that is allocated to you.
• Putting nuts, bolts and clips in trays provided and labelling tray based on the different panels.
• Photographing images once the car is dismantled.
• Making relevant notes.
• Filling out supplementary parts order form, of any extra parts that need replacing, and hand it to the Parts Manager.
• Notifying the appropriate person if repairs are unable to be carried out in the specified timeframe.
• Carrying out body repairs, including welding on panels and repairing dents with the utmost of quality, following manufacturers repair methods for welded panels.
• Carrying out body repairs within the given timeframe or in line with company or industry standards
• Reassembling the vehicle once painted.
• Disposing of replaced panels, and cardboard in the appropriate bins.
• Ensuring that all occupational health and safety and company policies are complied with.

Insurance Loss Adjuster / Estimator / Production Manager - You will be responsible for:

• Dealing with customers.
• Receiving customers vehicles and going over the job with them.
• Explaining the process and scope of work to the customers and answering any questions.
• Checking in vehicles (checking parts, photographing old damage, installing seat covers etc).
• Writing estimates to determine the cost of motor vehicle repairs for insurance companies using software.
• Assigning work to Technicians.
• Negotiating the cost of vehicle repairs with insurance assessors.
• Managing the average cost of repairs and keeping it within the targets.
• Ensuring correct manufacturer procedures and methods of repair are available and are followed.
• Managing the bookings in and out of the business, ensuring the optimal amount of work is in the business.
• Final quality inspections post repairs before handover

Remuneration packages between $73,150 - $90,000 will be offered to the successful candidates.

APPLY NOW through our online application form.

Sponsorship may be available to the right candidate.