Motor Vehicle Body Repairer - Metal And Paint

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Apprenticeship training

• Level three apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Body components
• Doors and frame
• Frame straightening
• Welding

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Team player