Automotive body technician

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Inspect repaired vehicles. Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired. Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting. Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers. Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place. Apply primers and repaint surfaces. Repair or replace interior components. Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs. Mix paint, blend and match colors. Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Depen...