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Document Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) Overview

Motor vehicle body repairers (metal and paint) repair and restore damaged motor vehicle bodies as well as their collision-damaged mechanical and structural parts. Motor vehicle body repairers assess body damage and make repair estimates and calculations. Their repair work may range from correcting minor structural and cosmetic scratches and dents to fixing extensive structural damage to motor vehicles. Vehicle parts that are damaged beyond repair are replaced. The alignment and replacement of suspension and steering components is also a part of this trade. Restoring interior components of vehicles also falls within the scope of duties o... Complete Description

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  • Replaces air bag systems.
  • Repairs and replaces interior components.
  • Replaces panels.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Details interior.
  • Prepares and applies refinishing materials.
  • Applies corrosion protection material.
  • Replaces non-structural glass.
  • Repairs and replaces electrical components.
  • Replaces seat belt restraint systems.

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  • MIG welding
  • MSDS
  • WHMIS
  • Block C Outer Body Panels
  • Block D Glass
  • glass hardware
  • substrate
  • PPE
  • OEM
  • Block F Restraint Systems and Interior Components
  • Block B Frame and Structural Components
  • air bags
  • active restraint systems
  • Block G Refinishing
  • passive restraint systems
  • conventional frame motor vehicle
  • structural components
  • structural glass
  • unibody motor vehicle
  • ABS

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  • Average - $19.20
  • Minimum - $10.30
  • Maximum - $31.98

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