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Panel Beater

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At Volvo Group Australia (VGA) we strongly believe in a future where sustainable and efficient transport and infrastructure solutions are essential for any society to prosper, where collaboration and diversity increase speed and solve societal challenges. Our solutions improve the everyday life of our customers and for the society at large, today and tomorrow.

The purpose of the Panel Beater role is to ensure all work carried out is compliant with manufacturer standards, while operating in a safe environment.

Other duties include:
  • Remove damaged panels and components by unbolting or cutting them away
  • Remove dents by hammering panels with special panel beating tools such as planishing hammers
  • Straighten badly damaged vehicles using mechanical and hydraulic equipment to obtain door, boot and bonnet clearances
  • Cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels using oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment
  • Fill dents with plastic fillers and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools
  • Fit the repaired panel on the framework of the vehicle and refit body hardware such as door locks and door trims
  • Replace badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
  • Realign chassis and body frames, and use chassis alignment machines and measuring systems
  • Remove and replace accident-related items
  • Assist in spray painting vehicles
  • To work with all personnel, with a proactive, constructive and team approach.

ABOUT YOU

Your years of experience as a panel beater demonstrates your commitment to work in accordance with manufacturer specifications. You always maintain a safe work practices and ensure housekeeping procedures are practiced at all times.

In previous roles you have been responsible for all workshop equipment and are equipped with a comprehensive hand tool kit. Prompt reporting to Supervisors relating all work concerns has been a requirement of a previous role and you ensure all repairs you undertake are as per your supervisor’s delegation. Team participation is important to you.

Your Qualifications:
Relevant trade qualifications

COMPANY BENEFITS:
  • Additional superannuation payments*
  • Loyalty is valued with VGA Service Recognition Program
  • A dedicated Health & Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and discounted Private Health Insurance & Dental
  • Purchase leave policy
  • Educational Assistance
  • VGA Scholarship Program
  • Income Protection
  • Workplace Giving
  • Personal Computer Program
  • Volvo and Nissan Car new vehicle discount
  • A workplace that offers you the opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talent
  • *additional 1% when you invest with the company superannuation fund.

This role is being offered on a permanent full time basis and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
With Volvo Group Australia you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win!

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success. 
www.volvogroup.com/career. 

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

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