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Daily Tasks
| Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems. | | 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. | | Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. | | Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures. | | 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. | | Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels. | | File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. | | Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder. | | Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets. | | 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. | | Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take. | | Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling. | | Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears. | | Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. | | Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers. | | Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders. | | Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles. | | Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle. | | Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. | | Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches. | | Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders. | | Replace damaged glass on vehicles. | | Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed. | | Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. | | Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses. |
Daily Work Activities
| Adhere to safety procedures. | | Align vehicle frame. | | Align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts. | | Align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components. | | Use airbrush techniques. | | Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings. | | Apply filler substances to dents in vehicle bodies. | | Use oral or written communication techniques. | | Identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities. | | Use combination welding procedures. | | Control operation of compressors. | | Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting. | | Repair commercial transportation equipment. | | Fabricate sheet metal parts or items. | | File, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects. | | Install or repair windshields or other glass in motor vehicles. | | Maintain repair records. | | Mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications. | | Move or fit heavy objects. | | Use lifting equipment in vehicle repair setting. | | Operate sheet metal fabrication machines. | | Use spray paint equipment. | | Clean rooms or work areas. | | Estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects. | | Prime or paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces. | | Read technical drawings. | | Read vehicle manufacturer's specifications. | | Understand service or repair manuals. | | Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals. | | Recognize characteristics of metals. | | Repair sheet metal products. | | Repair vehicle body parts. | | Test operate vehicles before or after repair. | | Use auto or vehicular body repair equipment. | | Use hand or power tools. | | Use pneumatic tools. | | Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work. | | Determine project methods and procedures. | | Laminate objects. | | Identify base metals for welding. | | Maintain welding machines or equipment. | | Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting. | | Recognize characteristics of alloys. | | Use acetylene welding/cutting torch. | | Weld together metal parts, components, or structures. | | Burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects. | | Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications. | | Cut metal or plastic. | | Obtain information from clients, customers, or patients. | | Examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed. | | Mask vehicle body in preparation for painting. | | Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand. | | Stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic. | | Use soldering equipment. | | Use arc welding equipment. | | Determine installation, service, or repair needed. | | Measure, weigh, or count products or materials. | | Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts. |
Other Work Activities
| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. | | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
 | Universal Technical Institute - National | Online | | | Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts Inc | Campus | Norwood, MA 02062 | | New England Institute of Technology | Campus | Warwick, RI 02886 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | New Britain, CT 06051 | | Baran Institute of Technology | Campus | East Windsor, CT 06088 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Union, NJ 07083 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Mahwah, NJ 07430 | | Pennco Tech | Campus | Blackwood, NJ 08012 | | Technical Career Institutes | Campus | New York, NY 10001 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Whitestone, NY 11357 | | New York Automotive and Diesel Institute | Campus | Jamaica, NY 11433 | | All State Career School | Campus | North Versailles, PA 15137 | | New Castle School of Trades | Campus | Pulaski, PA 16143 | | YTI Career Institute | Campus | Lancaster, PA 17402 | | Automotive Training Center | Campus | Warminster, PA 18974 | | Pennco Tech | Campus | Bristol, PA 19007 | | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | Campus | Exton, PA 19341 | | Automotive Training Center | Campus | Exton, PA 19341 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Columbia, MD 21046 | | North American Trade Schools | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21244 | | Wyotech | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32124 | | Universal Technical Institute - Automotive, Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics | Campus | Orlando, FL 32837 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Miami, FL 33122 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Oakland Park, FL 33309 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Indianapolis, IN 46268 | | Universal Technical Institute of Illinois | Campus | Glendale Heights, IL 60139 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Melrose Park, IL 60160 | | Northeast Kansas Technical College | Campus | Atchison, KS 66002 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Garland, TX 75041 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Dallas, TX 75220 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | North Richland Hills, TX 76180 | | Intellitec College | Campus | Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | | Intellitec College | Campus | Grand Junction, CO 81506 | | Wyo Tech | Campus | Laramie, WY 82072 | | Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Phoenix | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85027 | | Arizona Automotive Institute | Campus | Glendale, AZ 85301 | | Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | Campus | Avondale, AZ 85323 | | National Institute of Technology | Campus | Long Beach, CA 90810 | | Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | Campus | Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 | | TechExcel Career Schools | Campus | Lancaster, CA 93535 | | Wyo Tech | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | Wyotech | Campus | West Sacramento, CA 95605 | | Universal Technical Institute of Northern California | Campus | Sacramento, CA 95834 |
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