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Automotive Body RepairersNOC code: (7322) Motor Vehicle Body Repairers |
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DescriptionWhen you built your car for the soap-box derby, was your favourite part working on the body, making sure there were no dents, and that the paint job was perfect? Did you polish and buff that baby till it sparkled? If so, you'd probably enjoy a career as a motor vehicle body repairer. These workers repair and replace front-end components, body components, doors, frame, and underbody components of motor vehicles. Even the most minor "fender-bender" accident can damage a car, and the salt used on our icy winter roads causes a good deal of rust–so there's no shortage of work. This group includes "metal repairers" who work in car assembly plants to repair damage on new car bodies. There's no place in a new-car showroom for scrapes and dents! Specific dutiesMotor vehicle body repairers:
Related careersYou might be also be interested in these careers that have similar educational and/or training requirements, or that share similar duties. High school pathA CareerMATTERS consultant suggests these high school courses would be helpful. They are not pre-requisites to post secondary programs, nor are they necessary to obtain employment. You should consult with your school counsellor to make the best choices for your own career path.
* a job shadowing/co-op experience is recommended Post-secondary options
There may be several different paths to a career. Post-secondary education or training programs will help, but they are not a guarantee. You should research your options carefully before deciding on any program of study. Click here for a comparison chart of institutions or accreditations. The following programs offered at Ontario post-secondary institutions may be helpful in pursuing a career in this field. In addition to the institutions listed here, please refer to "For more information" (at left) for a list of organizations and associations that may also offer programs of study.
Career pathWondering how you could prepare for a career in this field? Or what else you might do once you have some experience? Grab all the experience you can, to see if you like the work and to show that you know what you're doing when you apply for a job. If you want to be certified (translation: more job security, usually a higher pay scale), go for it. After a few years experience, you might just want to open up your own shop and be your own boss. EmployersThese are examples of the places, businesses and industries that employ people in this field: motor vehicle manufacturers
Work environmentSafe to say it's a noisy, smelly, dirty environment–and some people love it! Most shops have special ventilation systems for those fumes and odours. Safety goggles and possibly earplugs will help, too. You'll probably work a standard 40-hour week, but some Saturday or overtime work may be required. Common job titlesAlso Known As.... Autobody repairer
For more informationLinks to associations, organizations, unions and other places that may be able to provide more information.
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