How do they match: Automotive Body and Related Repairers

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers

  • Auto Body Worker
  • Body Work Auto Trimmer
  • Body Worker
  • Body and Fender Mechanic Apprentice
  • Body Shop Worker
  • Collision Worker
  • Fender Worker
  • Mechanical and Auto Body Car Checker
  • Metal Worker

  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
  • 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.
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Plan work procedures.
  • Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.