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The role of a Structural Technician involves repairing or replacing various interior and exterior components of a vehicle, including instrument panels, seat frame assemblies, carpets, and floorboard insulation. They are also responsible for fixing damaged components in hybrid systems, airbags, restraint systems, mechanical systems, and safety systems that have been affected by accidents.

Responsibilities include:

• Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
• Remove damaged panels and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
• Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of the paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repair surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
• Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beats opposite surfaces to remove dents
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
• Requires maximal physical demands involving bending, lifting, reaching and pushing/pulling