How do they match: Automotive Body and Related Repairers

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers

  • Auto Body Worker
  • Body and Fender Mechanic Apprentice
  • Body Work Auto Trimmer
  • Body Worker
  • 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.
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
  • 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.
  • 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 damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
  • 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.

  • Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Paint surfaces or 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.
  • Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.
  • Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.