Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
76 alternate job titles:
Auto Body Customizer
Auto Body Detailer
Auto Body Estimator (Automotive Body Estimator)
Auto Body Man
Auto Body Mechanic
Auto Body Paint Prepper (Automotive Body Paint Prepper)
Auto Body Paint Tech (Automotive Body Paint Technician)
Auto Body Repair Technician (Auto Body Repair Tech)
Auto Body Repairer
Auto Body Repairman
Auto Body Service Mechanic
Auto Body Shop Tech (Automotive Body Shop Technician)
Auto Body Straightener
Auto Body Worker
Auto Bumper Mechanic
Auto Bumper Straightener
Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Auto Rebuilder
Auto Refinisher
Auto Repair Tech (Automotive Repair Technician)
Auto Seat Cover Installer
Auto Slip Cover Installer
Auto Vinyl Top Installer
Autobody Technician
Automobile Body Customizer
Automobile Body Repairer
Automobile Repairer
Automotive Body Technician (Auto Body Tech)
Automotive Metalsmith
Automotive Technician (Auto Tech)
Body Man
Body Mechanic
Body Sander
Body Shop Estimator
Body Shop Floorperson
Body Shop Painter
Body Shop Tech (Body Shop Technician)
Body Shop Worker
Body Specialist
Body Straightener
Body Technician (Body Tech)
Body Work Auto Trimmer
Body Worker
Bumper Straightener
Car Body Mechanic
Car Customizer
Car Refinisher
Collision Body Tech (Collision Body Technician)
Collision Mechanic
Collision Repair Technician (Collision Repair Tech)
Collision Technician (Collision Tech)
Collision Worker
Custom Car Builder
Fender Mechanic
Fender Repairer
Fender Worker
Fiberglass Autobody Repairer
Frame Man
Frame Straightener
Frame Technician
Leak Repairer
Measure Technician
Mechanical and Auto Body Car Checker
Metal Bumper
Metal Worker
Panel Beater
Rattle Repairer
Refinish Technician (Refinish Tech)
Repair Technician
Service Mechanic
Shop Technician
Squeak Repairer
Trim Mechanic
Truck Body Builder
Truck Body Repairer
Vehicle Body Sander
Salary Information
Automotive Body and Related Repairers: $51,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment. | General |
| Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas. | General |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Paint surfaces or equipment. | General |
| Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures. | General |
| Install vehicle parts or accessories. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Remove parts or components from vehicles. | General |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | General |
| Plan work procedures. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. | General |
| Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. | General |
| Replace vehicle glass. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| Accounts receivable software | Accounting software |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Automotive and Accounting Software by R*KOM Invoice Writer | Point of sale POS software |
| Collision damage estimation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Collision damage measurement software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Inventory management software | Inventory management software |
| Materials management software | Inventory management software |
| Microsoft OneNote | Word processing software |
| Paint mixing and matching software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Swan River Estimiser Pro | Analytical or scientific software |
| AutoZone ALLDATA | Data base user interface and query software |
| Equipment management information software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Collision Repair or Refinishing Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |
| Certified Auto Glass Master | Auto Glass Safety Council | Not Available |
| Certified Auto Glass Technician | Auto Glass Safety Council | Not Available |
| Damage Analysis & Estimating Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |
| Master Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |
| Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |
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