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Summary Description


	Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Antique Automobiles Repairer

2.	Auto Body Builder Apprentice

3.	Auto Body Customizer

4.	Auto Body Detailer

5.	Auto Body Man

6.	Auto Body Mechanic

7.	Auto Body Mechanic Apprentice

8.	Auto Body Painter

9.	Auto Body Repair Technician

10.	Auto Body Repairer

11.	Auto Body Repairman

12.	Auto Body Service Mechanic

13.	Auto Body Straightener

14.	Auto Body Technician

15.	Auto Body Worker

16.	Auto Bumper Mechanic

17.	Auto Bumper Straightener

18.	Auto Customize Painter

19.	Auto Rebuilder

20.	Auto Refinisher

21.	Auto Seat Cover Installer

22.	Auto Slip Cover Installer

23.	Auto Technician

24.	Auto Vinyl Top Installer

25.	Autobody Technician

26.	Automobile Body Customizer

27.	Automobile Body Repairer

28.	Automobile Painter

29.	Automotive Metalsmith

30.	Automotive Painter

31.	Automotive Refinisher

32.	Body and Fender Mechanic

33.	Body and Fender Mechanic Apprentice

34.	Body and Fender Worker

35.	Body and Frame Man

36.	Body and Frame Technician

37.	Body Builder Apprentice

38.	Body Bumper

39.	Body Man

40.	Body Mechanic

41.	Body Mechanic Apprentice

42.	Body Painter

43.	Body Repairer

44.	Body Sander

45.	Body Shop Floorperson

46.	Body Shop Worker

47.	Body Specialist

48.	Body Straightener

49.	Body Technician

50.	Body Work Auto Trimmer

51.	Body Worker

52.	Bumper

53.	Bumper and Painter

54.	Bumper Straightener

55.	Car Body Mechanic

56.	Car Customizer

57.	Car Refinisher

58.	Collision Mechanic

59.	Collision Repair Technician

60.	Collision Technician

61.	Collision Worker

62.	Custom Car Builder

63.	Dinger

64.	Fender Mechanic

65.	Fender Mechanic Apprentice

66.	Fender Repairer

67.	Fiberglass Autobody Repairer

68.	Frame Straightener

69.	Mechanical and Auto Body Car Checker

70.	Metal Bumper

71.	Metal Worker

72.	Painter and Body Mechanic Apprentice

73.	Painter and Body Work

74.	Painter Apprentice

75.	Paintless Dent Repair Technician

76.	Panel Beater

77.	Rattle, Leak, and Squeak Repairer

78.	Refinish Technician

79.	Repair Technician

80.	Service Mechanic

81.	Shop Assistant

82.	Shop Technician

83.	Trim Mechanic

84.	Truck Body Builder

85.	Truck Body Builder Apprentice

86.	Truck Body Repairer

87.	Vehicle Body Sander

Job Tasks

	Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

	Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. Plan work procedures.

	Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas. Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

	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. Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

	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. Install vehicle parts or accessories. Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment. Operate welding equipment.

	Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders. Paint surfaces or equipment.

	Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. Install machine or equipment replacement parts. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	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. Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

	File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

	Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders. Cut materials according to specifications or needs. Remove parts or components from vehicles.

	Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers. Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

	Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

	Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

	Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

	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. Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas. Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

	Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches. Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

	Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets. Install vehicle parts or accessories.

	Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears. Measure distances or dimensions. Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

	Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle. Remove parts or components from vehicles.

	Replace damaged glass on vehicles. Replace vehicle glass.

	Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses. Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

	Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures. Clean work areas.

	Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.

	Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels. Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
	Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
	Automotive body repairers work indoors in body shops, which are often noisy. Most shops are well ventilated, so that dust and paint fumes can be dispersed. They sometimes work in awkward and cramped positions, and their work can be physically demanding. Automotive glass installers and repairers often travel to the customer's location to repair damaged windshields and window glass.

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Interesting Fact

British translations of American professions: solicitor/barrister = lawyer; bobby = policeman; dustman = garbageman; minder = bodyguard; estate agent = realtor.

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