Perform structural and cosmetic restoration of aluminum/alloy automotive wheels, including inspection for bends, cracks, and surface damage. Straighten bent wheels using hydraulic wheel straightening equipment. Weld cracks/gouges in wheel surfaces using TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding equipment, grind, and finish welds to restore profile. Strip old paint/coating with chemical/abrasive methods; sand/polish using rotary/orbital tools. Apply paint or powder coating using HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) spray and electrostatic equipment; cure finishes in high-temperature ovens. Operate CNC lathe machines to refinish wheel faces/lips to manufacturer specs; measure with micrometers, calipers, runout gauges. Test final wheel balance and integrity on wheel balancing machines; document all steps and inspection results. Coordinate workflow on shop floor for timely repair of customer orders. Provide functional oversight to wheel finish technicians, welders, powder coaters, CNC machine operators, and delivery drivers; maintain repair standards, safety protocols, and delivery deadlines. Assist in training new shop technicians on proper use of tools and materials. Monitor inventory of coatings, abrasives, welding consumables; report reorder needs. Maintain compliance with workplace safety and hazardous materials handling protocols. May occasionally be required to operate a company vehicle in time-sensitive situations, including the retrieval of customer vehicles or procurement of tools, parts, or materials.
