A Day In The Life
Applied Technology Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Average
$49,800
ANNUAL
$23.94
HOURLY
Entry Level
$34,910
ANNUAL
$16.79
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,980
ANNUAL
$23.07
HOURLY
Expert Level
$76,220
ANNUAL
$36.64
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Projected Jobs
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
3,350
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
01
File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
02
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
03
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.
04
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
05
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
06
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
07
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
08
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
09
Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
10
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
11
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
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