Allan Myers Inc.

Overview

The Fabricator / Autobody Technician is responsible for the repair, fabrication, restoration, and preparation of vehicle bodies and components for antique, classic, vintage, and collectible automobiles. This position requires a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to fabricate or repair components when replacement parts are unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, modify, and replace sheet-metal components for antique and classic vehicles.
• Create replacement panels, brackets, patch panels, body mounts, floors, rocker panels, wheel openings, and other components when reproduction parts are unavailable or unsuitable.
• Perform metal shaping using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Repair rust, corrosion, dents, cracks, and previous body damage while preserving as much original material as practical.
• Duplicate original contours, seams, mounting points, and other factory details when performing restoration work.
• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on automotive sheet metal and structural components.
• Grind, finish, and dress welds to achieve the proper appearance while maintaining structural integrity.
• Control heat distortion when welding thin-gauge automotive sheet metal.
• Remove, repair, fabricate, and install body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, deck lids, floor sections, and related components.
• Correct body and panel alignment problems and establish proper panel gaps and vehicle body lines.
• Test-fit components throughout the restoration process to ensure proper alignment before final finishing.
• Repair previous bodywork when workmanship does not meet restoration standards.
• Identify hidden corrosion or structural deterioration encountered during disassembly and repair.
• Straighten and finish metal surfaces using traditional body repair techniques.
• Apply and finish body filler where appropriate.
• Prepare repaired components for primer and subsequent paint operations.
• Identify surface imperfections requiring additional metalwork or bodywork before refinishing.
• Carefully disassemble vehicle body components while protecting parts intended for restoration or reuse.
• Label, organize, photograph, and properly store components and hardware during restoration.
• Assist with reassembly of restored vehicles.
• Install and adjust body trim, weatherstripping, doors, hoods, deck lids, bumpers, moldings, and related components as required.
• Research or reference original vehicle construction when necessary to ensure repairs are appropriate for the year, make, and model.
• Maintain a high standard of fit, finish, symmetry, panel alignment, and overall workmanship.

Additional Information

• Work is primarily performed in an automotive restoration and fabrication shop.
• Employees may be exposed to welding operations, sparks, metal dust, sanding dust, noise, automotive chemicals, paints, primers, solvents, and moving equipment.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment and safe work practices are required.