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Automotive Body and Related Repairers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

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This source lists 25 tasks, including 22 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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Core · Task 2933 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

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Core · Task 18580 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2943 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2938 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

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Core · Task 2935 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

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Core · Task 2934 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

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Core · Task 2941 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.

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Core · Task 2944 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.

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Core · Task 2937 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2946 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

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Core · Task 2942 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

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Core · Task 2936 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

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Core · Task 2947 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.

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Core · Task 2948 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

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Core · Task 2940 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

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Core · Task 2954 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.

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Core · Task 2950 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

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Core · Task 2956 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Replace damaged glass on vehicles.

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Core · Task 2945 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.

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Core · Task 2951 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 2949 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

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Core · Task 2952 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

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Supplemental · Task 2955 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

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Supplemental · Task 2953 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.

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Supplemental · Task 2957 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.

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