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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 non-structural glass.
  • Organizes work.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Replaces panels.
  • Repairs and replaces mechanical components.
  • Prepares and applies refinishing materials.
  • Replaces structural components.
  • Details exterior.
  • Repairs and replaces trim.
  • Details interior.

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  • fresh air respirator
  • dust mask
  • first aid kit
  • fire blanket
  • latex gloves
  • gloves
  • safety eye wear
  • fire extinguishers
  • caulking gun
  • air purifying respirator (charcoal)
  • coveralls
  • Allen keys
  • fire hoses
  • goggles
  • ear protectors
  • face shield

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  • Block D Glass
  • substrate
  • Block H Detailing
  • air bags
  • Block A Occupational Skills
  • glass hardware
  • structural glass
  • unibody motor vehicle
  • Block G Refinishing
  • Block B Frame and Structural Components
  • PPE
  • Block E Mechanical and Electrical Components
  • NAGS
  • WHMIS
  • Block C Outer Body Panels
  • conventional frame motor vehicle
  • unitized sub-frame motor vehicle
  • GMAW
  • passive restraint systems
  • active restraint systems

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  • Average - $20.53
  • Minimum - $13.00
  • Maximum - $27.00

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