Panel Beater

Location: Airport West, VIC, 3042
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Panel Beater
Salary Range: $79,500 - $87,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date 30 Days

About the Client
We are recruiting on behalf of a premium Collision Repair Centre that specializes in high-quality vehicle restoration. They use advanced measuring systems and modern spray booths, and pride themselves on precision work for all makes and models. Their team is committed to returning each vehicle to factory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Body & Panel Replacement
• Remove damaged panels, upholstery, and accessories to access structural areas; then replace severely damaged sections with OEM or quality secondhand panels.
• Fit repaired or replacement panels, realign gaps, and reinstall body hardware such as door locks, trims, and weather seals.

Dent Removal & Surface Finishing
• Hammer out dents carefully to restore original contours, then fill depressions with plastic filler and file, grind, and sand surfaces to a smooth finish.
• Final check panel alignment and ensure surfaces are ready for painting (spray painting may also be required).

Straightening & Welding
• Use mechanical and hydraulic equipment to straighten damaged vehicles and components.
• Cut and join replacement sections using MIG/TIG welding, ensuring structural integrity.

Additional Duties
• Assist in constructing or restoring custom designed, vintage, or specialty vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and comply with all workplace health and safety standards.

Requirements
• A formal trade qualification as a Panel Beater or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in a professional panel beating role within the automotive repair industry.
• Proven, hands-on expertise in vehicle structural repair, including the use of frame straightening jigs and measuring systems.
• High proficiency in MIG/MAG welding and a strong understanding of metal finishing techniques.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a unwavering commitment to restoring vehicles to manufacturer specifications.
• The ability to work effectively both autonomously and as a collaborative member of a dedicated team.
• A strong understanding and a proven commitment to adhering to all Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and environmental guidelines.
• A current driver's license.