Body Construction Valhalla Technician

• Rectification / removal of all dents, dings, distortions, and high spots using appropriate tools (i.e., Hammers, leavers, files, spoons, flappers, and DA's).
• Dress & shape panels and joints using graded paper, files, and orbital sander.
• Remove E coat and primer runs using graded paper and block ensuring no damage to panels.
• Dressing areas after rectification is complete. Rubbing down of panels ensuring car is ready for paint application.
• Undertake finishing on parts and exterior panels working to AML standards, to remove all dents / distortions / high spots.
• Undertake rectification of incorrect panel fitment, both painted and unpainted, including use of measuring equipment for Gap & Profile Adjustment and Validation.
• Support detailed measurement of Body and Tubs using Metrology equipment and through interrogating part drawings.
• Interrogate measurement data to drive process improvements and trend setting.
• Ensure completion of all standard process work as per process sheets.
• Lead resolution of out-of-specification Gap and Profile issues through re-profiling; detailed measurement; component dimensional verification, as appropriate.
• Review build data - Gap and Profile and in-line measurements - to implement process improvements and trend-setting adjustments as necessary.
• Adhere to relevant FLM (Production Maintenance) checks.
• Undertake processed activities following relevant QPS, WES or SPS detail.
• Adhere to company safety, housekeeping, and discipline standards.
• Storage of controlled substances / components safely in correct location(s).
• Support quality, productivity, process improvements initiatives e.g., Kaizen, 6 Sigma and PPS initiatives.

• Completion of an appropriate automotive apprenticeship (city & guilds level 3 + or equivalent) is essential.
• Previous experience of working within the automotive industry is essential.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and application of fundamental practical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Body Dimensional Measurement tools and techniques inc GD&T is preferable.
• Must have high personal standards and a willingness to succeed and ensure a quality finish is applied to each car with an ability to recognise dents, distortions etc using sight, touch, and light movement.
• Ability to keep calm and focused as role can be high pressured to ensure quality is maintained.
• Can do attitude, determination to see the task through to completion at the right quality level.
• Team oriented with effective communication skills.
• Accountable, reliable and efficient and demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to read, interpret and work to engineering drawings /process sheets.
• This is a role that is tied to production and requires the incumbent to be on their feet for the entirety of the shift.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, overtime, weekends to achieve production targets.
• Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary.

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