Body Shop Tech

Job Description

Heavy Duty Truck Body Shop Tech is a technician who specializes in the repair, maintenance, and restoration of the exterior and structural components of heavy-duty trucks. These technicians handle a wide range of tasks involving the truck's body, including repairing or replacing damaged panels, working on frames, and ensuring that the vehicle meets safety and aesthetic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Body Repair

Repair or replace damaged truck bodies, including panels, hoods, doors, fenders, and frames.

Use welding and fabrication techniques to restore structural integrity.

Sanding, Masking and cleaning unit before paint.

Fixing trucks that have been in accidents, ensuring both structural and cosmetic damage is corrected.

Ensuring that repaired vehicles meet all safety standards and that components like the frame are properly aligned.

Required Skills

Understanding of heavy-duty vehicle construction, materials, and repair techniques.

Skilled in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding.

Ensuring precise repairs that align with industry safety and aesthetic standards.

Ability to handle large and heavy parts and materials.

Diagnosing bodywork issues and determining the best repair solutions.

Proficiency with specialized tools, such as frame straightening machines, plasma cutters, grinders, and more.

E.M. Tharp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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