OVERVIEW Our Body Shop Technician will be responsible for fiberglass fabrication and repairs, frame alignments, welding, and other truck body repairs. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete necessary fiberglass fabrications and repairs utilizing appropriate techniques. Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thickness • File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools • Fit and weld replacement parts into place using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools • Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that used hydraulic pressure to align damaged components • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches, fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder • Apply heat to plastic panel, using hot-air welding guns or immersion on hot water, and press softened panels back into shape by hand • Maintain work area cleanliness QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information • Minimum of 3 years experience in a truck body repair • Valid Driver’s license, good driving record • Must be skilled in fiberglass repair and experienced in aluminum welding • Must possess own tools EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High school graduate or equivalent ***Check out our website if you would like to learn more: https://www.lakesidetrucks.com/join-our-team/geared-for-techs/ LAKESIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER