Automotive Body and Related Repairers: 
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $44,390.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 49 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 824 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.72 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 3,607 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 2.64 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Prime/Paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Laminate objects for preservation, protection, and durability
Paint surfaces such as walls
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
Cut metal or plastic material
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Install machine or equipment replacement parts
Shape metal or plastic
Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand
Mold metal or plastic materials through bending or straightening
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Laminate objects for preservation, protection, and durability
Paint surfaces such as walls
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
Cut metal or plastic material
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Install machine or equipment replacement parts
Shape metal or plastic
Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand
Mold metal or plastic materials through bending or straightening
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Install vehicle parts and accessories
Remove parts or components from vehicles
Install glass such as windshields in motor vehicles
Maintain cargo or passenger vehicle
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair commercial transportation equipment
Align vehicle frame
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Remove parts or components from vehicles
Install glass such as windshields in motor vehicles
Maintain cargo or passenger vehicle
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair commercial transportation equipment
Align vehicle frame
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Painting | ||||
| Motor Vehicle Operation | ||||
| Customer Contact | ||||
| Welding Equipment | ||||
| Automotive Services Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
| Sales | ||||
| Estimating Repair Cost | ||||
| Wheel Alignment |
