Supervises and coordinates the activities of Panel Beaters.

Tasks Include:

• determines work requirements and allocates duties to Panel Beaters
• confers with managers to coordinate activities with other organisational units
• maintains attendance records and rosters
• explains and enforces safety regulations
• oversees the work of the unit and suggests improvements and changes
• confers with workers to resolve grievances
• may perform the tasks of a Panel Beater, such as:

• removes damaged panels and parts, or removes upholstery and accessories to gain access
• uses panel-beating hammers to remove dents
• straightens damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
• fills depressions with plastic filler, and files, grinds and sands repaired surfaces
• repairs panels by welding on new sections
• may assist vehicle body builders in constructing or restoring custom-designed, vintage or other specialty vehicles
• may spray-paint vehicles
• may form panels using metal presses, guillotines and cutters, according to dimensional drawings.