The Denter is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle body parts and restoring them to their original shape and condition. The role involves assessing body damage, straightening panels, repairing dents, replacing damaged components, and preparing vehicles for painting while ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect damaged vehicles and assess the extent of body repairs required.
- Repair dents, scratches, and damaged body panels using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Straighten bent frames, panels, and structural components.
- Remove, repair, and replace damaged vehicle body parts such as fenders, doors, bumpers, roofs, and hoods.
- Use welding, cutting, grinding, and panel-beating equipment safely and effectively.
- Align body panels and ensure proper fitting of replaced parts.
- Prepare repaired surfaces for painting by sanding, filling, and finishing as required.
- Work closely with painters and mechanics to complete repair work efficiently.
- Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and company quality standards.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Follow workshop safety procedures and company HSE requirements.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
Requirements
- High School Certificate, ITI, or relevant vocational qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Denter in an automotive workshop, garage, or fleet maintenance facility.
- Experience working on passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment is an advantage.
- Knowledge of body repair techniques, welding, and metal fabrication.
- Ability to interpret repair estimates and workshop instructions.