PANEL BEATER

JOB VACANCY: PANEL BEATER

Position: Panel Beater

Department: Production / Body & Fabrication

Industry: Automobile Manufacturing

Location: No. 1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Panel Beater with strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for repairing, reshaping, aligning, and fitting vehicle body panels and structures to meet required engineering specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and restore damaged vehicle body panels, doors, bonnets, roofs, fenders, and other body components.

Straighten, reshape, align, and fit metal panels to the required specifications.

Carry out panel beating, dent removal, cutting, fitting, and basic fabrication works.

Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, measurements, and technical specifications.

Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, and workshop machinery.

Inspect vehicle body structures for dents, cracks, misalignment, and other defects.

Ensure proper alignment and accurate fitting of vehicle body components.

Work closely with Welders, Finishers, Painters, Auto Mechanics, Engineers, and other Production personnel.

Apply practical engineering knowledge when assessing and repairing vehicle body structures.

Perform basic welding and fabrication where required.

Ensure repaired components meet required quality and safety standards.

Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.

Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Comply with company HSE procedures and manufacturing standards.

Perform other duties assigned by the Production or Engineering Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO, NABTEB, Trade Test, or Technical College qualification.

Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience as a Panel Beater, preferably in automobile manufacturing, vehicle bodywork, engineering, or a related industry.

Strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes is required.

Good knowledge of vehicle body structures, panel repair, alignment, and fabrication.

Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings and measurements.

Proficiency in the use of panel beating tools, grinders, hydraulic equipment, and other workshop tools.

Ability to identify structural and bodywork defects and determine appropriate repair methods.

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physically fit, reliable, disciplined, and safety-conscious.

Ability to work effectively with Engineers, Technicians, and other production personnel.

Pay: ₦150,000.00 - ₦200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person