Motor vehicle body repairers repair and restore damaged motor vehicle parts and the interior/exterior finish of vehicles.
Metal repairers repair vehicle body damage in assembly plants.
Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed;
Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components;
Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers;
Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams;
Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place;
Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment;
File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools;
Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns;
Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs;
Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation;
Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.
Workers in this group may specialize in areas such as engine/fuel systems, brakes, steering, alignment, air conditioning, cooling/heating systems, transmission systems or diagnostic services.
Autobody Repairer
Automotive Body Mechanic
Automotive Body Technician
Body Repairer, Moter Vehicle
Metal Finisher, Moter Vehicle Manufacturing
Painter, Moter Vehicle Repair
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Automotive Service Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician (ASEP-GM) Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Motive Power - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Diploma; Online Truck and Coach Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Red Deer College
Red Deer, Alberta, CA
Related Program(s): Automotive Service Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA
Related Program(s): Automotive Service Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Motive Power Technician - Service and Management Diploma Motive Power Technician - Service and Management Diploma; Co-op; Apprenticeship
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