AI Assistant for Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.(Core task)
  • 2Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.(Core task)
  • 3Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.(Core task)
  • 4Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.(Core task)
  • 5Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.(Core task)
  • 6Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.(Core task)
  • 7Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.(Core task)
  • 8Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.(Core task)
  • 9Cut 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.(Core task)
  • 10Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Repairing
Troubleshooting
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Reading Comprehension

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguageTransportationEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and Security

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Windows

Other Tools

Accounting softwareAccounts receivable softwareAppointment scheduling softwareAutomotive and Accounting Software by R*KOM Invoice WriterAutoZone ALLDATACollision damage estimation softwareCollision damage measurement softwareEquipment management information softwareInventory management softwareMaterials management softwareMicrosoft OneNote

Daily Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

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