Panel Beater
Core
Repairing and restoring damaged trucks, trailer bodies, and frames to their original condition.
Role type
Panel Beater (Heavy Vehicle)
Builds
Heavy vehicle bodies and frames
Domain
Automotive repair / Heavy vehicle maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
metal shaping, welding, fabrication, rust treatment, frame alignment, structural repair, body filler application, sanding, surface preparation
Preferred skills
knowledge of OEM repair standards, job sheet interpretation, safety compliance
Technologies
welding equipment, metal shaping tools, frame straightening equipment
Responsibilities
Check received parts for defects; remove, repair, or replace damaged panels and frames; shape, cut, and weld metal panels; disassemble and reassemble vehicles per job sheets; adhere to OH&S policies and PPE requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on technician