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Career: Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Job Description
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
96
|
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. |
90
|
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. |
90
|
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. |
89
|
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers. |
89
|
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. |
86
|
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets. |
85
|
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. |
84
|
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder. |
83
|
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. |
83
|
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders. |
82
|
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take. |
82
|
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. |
82
|
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches. |
80
|
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders. |
76
|
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems. |
74
|
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed. |
73
|
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures. |
69
|
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle. |
68
|
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. |
66
|
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. |
61
|
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles. |
60
|
Replace damaged glass on vehicles. |
60
|
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses. |
51
|
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels. |
37
|
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
63
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
56
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
56
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
52
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
46
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
44
|
Processing Information
|
44
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
41
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
40
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
40
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
39
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
38
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
36
|
Thinking Creatively
|
36
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
36
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
34
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
33
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
32
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
31
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
31
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
31
|
Interacting With Computers
|
30
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
28
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
27
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
27
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
25
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
25
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
23
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
23
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
21
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
21
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
20
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
18
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
18
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|