Wake up and get dressed then i go to work I then spend all day covered in grease and dirt crawling underneath cas working hard changing motors and other car related things.
CAREER
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$47,270
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.8% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Automotive Body and Related Repairers Do
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Other Job Titles Automotive Body and Related Repairers May Have
Auto Body Man, Automotive Body Technician (Auto Body Tech), Body Man, Body Technician (Body Tech)
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand 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.
- 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.
- Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (42%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Less than high school diploma
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Vocational High School and Secondary Business/Vocationa...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I can weld I also don't stop until it's done.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
well im going to work at a small job part time and when im 21 im going to take my cdl test to drive truck
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