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Automotive Body and Related Repairers

in Washington State

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Exclude "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122) and "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers" (49-3022).

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$13.66	$16.71	$20.74	$25.33	$32.55	$22.17

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	2,685	2,692	7	0.1	73

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	2,893	2,890	-3	-0.1	75

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Program Title

Auto/Automotive Body Repairer

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Equipment Selection

Repairing

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Top 10 Tasks

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling.

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

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

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

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Getting Information

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Handling and Moving Objects

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Performing General Physical Activities

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
(0-100)high

Achievement

Working Conditions

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
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Realistic

Conventional

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Alternate Titles

Antique Automobiles Repairer, Auto Body Builder Apprentice, Auto Body Customizer, Auto Body Detailer, Auto Body Man, Auto Body Mechanic, Auto Body Mechanic Apprentice, Auto Body Painter, Auto Body Repair Technician, Auto Body Repairer, Auto Body Repairman, Auto Body Service Mechanic, Auto Body Straightener, Auto Body Technician, Auto Body Worker, Auto Bumper Mechanic, Auto Bumper Straightener, Auto Customize Painter, Auto Rebuilder, Auto Refinisher, Auto Seat Cover Installer, Auto Slip Cover Installer, Auto Vinyl Top Installer, Autobody Technician, Automobile Body Customizer

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

5,816

2,202

0.0%

N/A%