Occupation AtlasAutomotive Body and Related Repairers

O*NET · 49-3021.00

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Also called Auto Body Customizer · Auto Body Detailer · Auto Body Estimator · Auto Body Estimator (Automotive Body Estimator) · Auto Body Man · Auto Body Mechanic · Auto Body Paint Prepper · Auto Body Paint Prepper (Automotive Body Paint Prepper)
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Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RCI35 skills on file

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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCIRealistic · Conventional · Investigative — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic7.00
  • C Conventional3.34
  • I Investigative1.60
  • E Enterprising1.45
  • A Artistic1.43
  • S Social1.06

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma23%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent42%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate35%
Related work experience
None (41%)
On-site or in-plant training
None (31%)
On-the-job training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month (36%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • RepairingImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Replace a faulty hydraulic valve
  • TroubleshootingImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
  • Active ListeningbasicImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Critical ThinkingbasicImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
  • Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
  • MonitoringbasicImportance 3.0Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Operations MonitoringImportance 3.0Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
  • SpeakingbasicImportance 3.0Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Time ManagementImportance 3.0Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Complex Problem SolvingImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Operation and ControlImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
  • CoordinationImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
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  • Reading ComprehensionbasicImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.9Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Service OrientationImportance 2.9Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Active LearningbasicImportance 2.9Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Equipment SelectionImportance 2.8Level 2.5Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • Equipment MaintenanceImportance 2.6Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Add oil to an engine as indicated by a warning light
  • PersuasionImportance 2.6Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • WritingbasicImportance 2.4Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • InstructingImportance 2.3Level 2.6Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Learning StrategiesbasicImportance 2.3Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • NegotiationImportance 2.3Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Management of Personnel ResourcesImportance 2.1Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Systems AnalysisImportance 2.1Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Systems EvaluationImportance 2.1Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • MathematicsbasicImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
  • InstallationImportance 2.0Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Install a new air filter in an air conditioner
  • Operations AnalysisImportance 2.0Level 1.6Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
  • Management of Material ResourcesImportance 1.9Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Management of Financial ResourcesImportance 1.9Level 1.4Level 2 looks like: Use available funds to buy office supplies and record the amount of the purchase
  • Technology DesignImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customer
  • ProgrammingImportance 1.8Level 0.8
  • SciencebasicImportance 1.3Level —

Tasks

22 core · 3 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.Importance 4.5
  2. 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.Importance 4.5
  3. Inspect 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.Importance 4.5
  4. Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.Importance 4.4
  5. Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.Importance 4.3
  6. Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.Importance 4.3
  7. Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.Importance 4.3
  8. 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.Importance 4.2
  9. Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.Importance 4.2
  10. Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.Importance 4.1
  11. Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.Importance 4.1
  12. Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.Importance 4.1
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  1. Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.Importance 4.1
  2. Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.Importance 4.1
  3. Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.Importance 4.1
  4. Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.Importance 4.1
  5. Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.Importance 4.0
  6. Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.Importance 3.9
  7. Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.Importance 3.9
  8. 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.Importance 3.9
  9. Replace damaged glass on vehicles.Importance 3.9
  10. Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.Importance 3.6
  11. Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.Importance 3.7
  12. Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.Importance 3.4
  13. Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.Importance 3.4

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • MechanicalImportance 3.6Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Replace a valve on a steam pipe
  • Customer and Personal ServiceImportance 3.3Level 2.7
  • Production and ProcessingImportance 3.1Level 2.7
  • English LanguageImportance 3.0Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • MathematicsImportance 3.0Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
  • TransportationImportance 3.0Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Drive a semi-truck through a busy city
  • Engineering and TechnologyImportance 2.8Level 3.0Level 4 looks like: Design a custom office chair
  • Public Safety and SecurityImportance 2.6Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Use a seatbelt
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  • Administration and ManagementImportance 2.5Level 2.3Level 1 looks like: Approve a reimbursement request
  • Education and TrainingImportance 2.5Level 2.9
  • Computers and ElectronicsImportance 2.4Level 2.4Level 1 looks like: Operate a media player to watch a training video
  • PhysicsImportance 2.3Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Use a crowbar to pry open a box
  • Building and ConstructionImportance 2.2Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a house
  • Law and GovernmentImportance 2.2Level 1.6Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • ChemistryImportance 2.1Level 2.6
  • DesignImportance 1.9Level 1.8Level 1 looks like: Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long
  • Sales and MarketingImportance 1.8Level 0.9Level 1 looks like: Sell cakes at a bake sale
  • AdministrativeImportance 1.6Level 0.5Level 1 looks like: Direct phone calls to the appropriate staff member
  • Economics and AccountingImportance 1.6Level —
  • Personnel and Human ResourcesImportance 1.6Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Communications and MediaImportance 1.5Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Fine ArtsImportance 1.5Level —
  • Foreign LanguageImportance 1.5Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
  • PsychologyImportance 1.5Level —
  • TelecommunicationsImportance 1.4Level 0.7Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • GeographyImportance 1.2Level —
  • BiologyImportance 1.1Level —
  • Sociology and AnthropologyImportance 1.1Level —
  • Therapy and CounselingImportance 1.1Level —
  • Food ProductionImportance 1.0Level —
  • History and ArcheologyImportance 1.0Level —
  • Medicine and DentistryImportance 1.0Level —
  • Philosophy and TheologyImportance 1.0Level —

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Arm-Hand SteadinessImportance 3.5Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Thread a needle
  • Manual DexterityImportance 3.4Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • VisualizationImportance 3.4Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Follow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinet
  • Finger DexterityImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Attach small dials to audio equipment on an assembly line
  • Information OrderingImportance 3.3Level 3.1Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Near VisionImportance 3.3Level 3.9
  • Oral ComprehensionImportance 3.3Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Problem SensitivityImportance 3.3Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Notice from a subtle difference in a client's mood that something is bothering them
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  • Visual Color DiscriminationImportance 3.3Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Trace electrical circuits marked by various colored wires
  • Category FlexibilityImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Control PrecisionImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Adjust farm tractor controls
  • Multilimb CoordinationImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Oral ExpressionImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Selective AttentionImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Speech RecognitionImportance 3.1Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Auditory AttentionImportance 3.0Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Extent FlexibilityImportance 3.0Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Reach for a box on a high warehouse shelf
  • Flexibility of ClosureImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Speech ClarityImportance 3.0Level 2.9
  • Static StrengthImportance 3.0Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Pull a 40-pound sack of fertilizer across the lawn
  • Trunk StrengthImportance 3.0Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Shovel snow for half an hour
  • Written ComprehensionImportance 3.0Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Deductive ReasoningImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Far VisionImportance 2.9Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Read the slides on a presentation from across a room
  • Fluency of IdeasImportance 2.9Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Hearing SensitivityImportance 2.9Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Inductive ReasoningImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • OriginalityImportance 2.9Level 2.4Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Perceptual SpeedImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Depth PerceptionImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Reaction TimeImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Dynamic StrengthImportance 2.6Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • StaminaImportance 2.6Level 2.4Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Gross Body CoordinationImportance 2.5Level 2.5Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Gross Body EquilibriumImportance 2.5Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Wrist-Finger SpeedImportance 2.5Level 2.4Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Speed of Limb MovementImportance 2.4Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Saw through a thin piece of wood
  • Explosive StrengthImportance 2.3Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
  • Time SharingImportance 2.3Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Listen to music while entering numbers into a spreadsheet
  • Written ExpressionImportance 2.3Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Mathematical ReasoningImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Number FacilityImportance 2.1Level 2.3Level 3 looks like: Calculate a discounted price
  • Rate ControlImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Response OrientationImportance 2.1Level 2.4Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Speed of ClosureImportance 2.1Level 1.9
  • Glare SensitivityImportance 2.0Level 1.5Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • MemorizationImportance 2.0Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Night VisionImportance 2.0Level 1.5Level 2 looks like: Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)
  • Peripheral VisionImportance 2.0Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Sound LocalizationImportance 2.0Level 1.6Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • Spatial OrientationImportance 2.0Level 1.9Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Dynamic FlexibilityImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Hand pick a bushel of apples from a tree

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Getting InformationImportance 4.1Level 3.2Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
  • Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsImportance 4.1Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
  • Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeImportance 4.1Level 5.1Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsImportance 3.9Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsImportance 3.9Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Inspect equipment in a chemical processing plant
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentImportance 3.9Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Drive an 18-wheel tractor-trailer
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkImportance 3.9Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesImportance 3.8Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
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  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsImportance 3.8Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Evaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy terms
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsImportance 3.8Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Processing InformationImportance 3.8Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Calculate the adjustments for insurance claims
  • Handling and Moving ObjectsImportance 3.7Level 5.0Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
  • Thinking CreativelyImportance 3.7Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Performing General Physical ActivitiesImportance 3.5Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentImportance 3.5Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Scheduling Work and ActivitiesImportance 3.5Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Prepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store
  • Developing Objectives and StrategiesImportance 3.4Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Develop the plan to complete the merger of two organizations over a 3-year period
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
  • Training and Teaching OthersImportance 3.3Level 2.8
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationImportance 3.2Level 3.2Level 4 looks like: Estimate the time required to evacuate a city in the event of a major disaster
  • Analyzing Data or InformationImportance 3.1Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Controlling Machines and ProcessesImportance 3.1Level 3.7Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
  • Coaching and Developing OthersImportance 3.0Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Provide on-the-job training for administrative workers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsImportance 3.0Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersImportance 2.8Level 2.5Level 1 looks like: Exchange information during a shift change
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentImportance 2.8Level 2.2Level 1 looks like: Specify the lighting for a work area
  • Monitoring and Controlling ResourcesImportance 2.8Level 2.9
  • Working with ComputersImportance 2.8Level 2.7
  • Documenting/Recording InformationImportance 2.7Level 2.6
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesImportance 2.7Level 2.7
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicImportance 2.7Level 2.6
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentImportance 2.7Level 2.8
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersImportance 2.7Level 2.8
  • Communicating with People Outside the OrganizationImportance 2.6Level 2.8
  • Developing and Building TeamsImportance 2.6Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignment
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersImportance 2.6Level 2.5Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Assisting and Caring for OthersImportance 2.5Level 1.9Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to OthersImportance 2.5Level 2.6
  • Performing Administrative ActivitiesImportance 2.3Level 2.4Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Selling or Influencing OthersImportance 2.2Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Staffing Organizational UnitsImportance 2.0Level 1.6Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Exposed to Contaminants5.0
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls5.0
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets4.9
  • Exposed to Hazardous Conditions4.5
  • Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable4.5
  • Time Pressure4.5
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.4
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.4
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body4.2
  • Spend Time Standing4.2

Technology

16 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (5)

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
Other tools (11)
  • Accounts receivable software
  • Appointment scheduling software
  • Automotive and Accounting Software by R*KOM Invoice Writer
  • AutoZone ALLDATA
  • Collision damage estimation software
  • Collision damage measurement software
  • Equipment management information software
  • Materials management software
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Paint mixing and matching software
  • Swan River Estimiser Pro

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