Bodywork Operator

** ** Job Title: Bodywork Operator ** Braun Industries** ?Mission We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time. Vision To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees. ** ** Summary of Responsibilities The bodywork operator performs high quality metal finishing and sub-straight operations including sandblasting, fill work, priming, foaming and compartment lining for final preparation of the module and other assemblies for paint operations. Responsibilities Use of knowledge of metal finishing techniques Detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal Prepare vehicles for painting Knowledge of filling a variety of sizes of small dents, gaps and scratches with body filler and smooth surfaces Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in coating Prepare materials according to specifications, verify proper material ratios before use. Monitor coating mixtures for consistency. Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals. Apply caulk and seal seams as needed Seal joints and seams as required. Apply caulking to prevent leaks and improve durability. Spray prepares surfaces with specified amounts of primers Prepare surfaces and apply primer coatings and ensure proper primer coverage on surfaces. Touch up any surfaces as needed Verification and inspection of final finish bodywork Sand vehicles surfaces Between coats of primer in order to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats []{style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans "}