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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Visual Color Discrimination, Visualization, Oral Comprehension, and Near Vision. Automotive Body and Related Repairers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Chemistry, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Repairing and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Scheduling Work and Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Abilities
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Trunk Strength
Static Strength
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Oral Expression
Information Ordering
Far Vision
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Perceptual Speed
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Speed of Limb Movement
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Fluency of Ideas
Speech Recognition
Wrist-Finger Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Originality
Response Orientation
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Number Facility
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Written Expression
Time Sharing
Memorization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Spatial Orientation
Peripheral Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Explosive Strength
Dynamic Flexibility
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Chemistry
Production and Processing
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Design
Transportation
Administration and Management
Law and Government
Physics
Clerical
Communications and Media
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Wages
Alaska
$49,870
Maryland
$48,850
Minnesota
$44,010
California
$42,670
Illinois
$42,420
Wyoming
$42,110
Virginia
$41,840
Connecticut
$41,710
Washington
$41,500
Michigan
$41,040
Colorado
$40,270
Georgia
$40,150
Hawaii
$40,060
New Jersey
$39,990
North Carolina
$39,700
Delaware
$39,340
Nevada
$39,170
Rhode Island
$38,900
Indiana
$38,890
Massachusetts
$38,590
Montana
$38,180
Pennsylvania
$38,180
New Hampshire
$38,090
Tennessee
$38,060
Arizona
$37,890
Texas
$37,510
Kentucky
$37,480
Oregon
$37,470
Florida
$37,060
Iowa
$36,740
Missouri
$36,400
Wisconsin
$36,330
North Dakota
$36,160
District of Columbia
$36,050
Alabama
$36,050
Ohio
$35,880
Maine
$35,410
Kansas
$35,320
South Carolina
$35,050
New York
$34,980
Oklahoma
$34,760
Utah
$34,250
Vermont
$34,100
Arkansas
$33,970
Nebraska
$33,910
Idaho
$33,880
South Dakota
$33,660
New Mexico
$32,390
Louisiana
$31,840
Mississippi
$31,070
West Virginia
$30,090
Guam
$28,300
Puerto Rico
$16,840
Skills
Repairing
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Instructing
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Active Listening
Speaking
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Equipment Maintenance
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Installation
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Persuasion
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Technology Design
Science
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Integrity
Initiative
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Contact With Others
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work With Work Group or Team
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Level of Competition
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With External Customers
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Work Schedules
Letters and Memos
Degree of Automation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
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.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
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.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
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.
- Importance Supplemental-
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.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
- Relevance of Task Core-
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
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.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
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.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
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.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
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.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
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.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
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.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
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.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
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 heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
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.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
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.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
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.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
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.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
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.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
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.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
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.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
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.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
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.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
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.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
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.
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.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
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.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
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.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
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.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
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.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
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.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
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.
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.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
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.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
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.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses