Automotive body and related repairers repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
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- Automotive Body and Related Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Follow supervisors' instructions about which parts to restore or replace and about how much time the job should take
- Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint
- 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
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
- Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
- Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.1%
Job Opening
633
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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