Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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How AI Impacts Each Task
25 tasks analyzed
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
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.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take. | - | - | - |
| Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$51,680
per year
Mean Wage
$58,830
per year
Employment
155K
workers
Wage Range
$36,390 - $87,040
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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