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Occupational Report for Automotive Body and Related Repairers (49-3021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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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Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Employment Outlook for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Automotive Body and Related Repairers There are 9 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 9 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Auto Body Technician 3/15/10 La Pine DOE
Truck and Body Paint Technician 4/1/10 Coburg DOE
Autobody Technician 7/1/10 Brookings $18.00/hr to $25.00/hr
Auto Body Prep and Masker 8/3/10 Keizer DOE, Neg.
Auto Body Repair 8/10/10 Brookings DOE, Neg.
Heavy Equipment Painter and Auto Body Worker 8/4/10 Salem $14.00/hr to $16.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Experienced Production Sander / Masker 8/25/10 Gresham $9.00/hr to $11.50/hr DOE, Neg.
Experienced Auto Body Tech 8/31/10 Baker City $14.00/hr to $17.00/hr DOE
Auto Painter Helper 8/30/10 Mehama $10.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Automotive Body and Related Repairers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
I-CAR Certified Body/Frame Tech 8/9/10 Portland Vic Alfonso Cadillac
7/22/10 Portland German Formula Inc.
State of Oregon License Information for Automotive Body and Related Repairers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.67 $14.83 $18.10 $26.06 $36.66 $21.06 $43,796
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.84 14.65 17.13 19.16 23.03 17.12 35,613
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12.78 14.88 17.79 23.56 31.08 20.09 41,791
Lane 14.05 15.51 17.20 21.01 32.10 19.73 41,040
Douglas 13.18 14.10 15.58 19.15 32.22 19.15 39,851
Coos / Curry 13.31 19.83 26.76 30.85 33.07 24.61 51,184
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.70 15.99 17.91 19.77 21.49 17.63 36,676
Morrow / Umatilla 14.57 19.04 20.53 21.99 22.87 19.69 40,962
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,656 1,833 177 10.7% 18 45 63
Multnomah / Washington 708 754 46 6.5% 5 19 24
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 168 187 19 11.3% 2 5 7
Clackamas 144 163 19 13.2% 2 4 6
Lane 143 157 14 9.8% 1 4 5
Jackson / Josephine 109 120 11 10.1% 1 3 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 79 87 8 10.1% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 69 79 10 14.5% 1 2 3
Douglas 58 63 5 8.6% 1 2 2
Coos / Curry 42 45 3 7.1% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 35 39 4 11.4% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 34 37 3 8.8% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 33 33 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 31 35 4 12.9% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 23 24 1 4.3% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 17 18 1 5.9% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,656
Total, All Industries Private 1,639
Wholesale Trade Private 38
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 35
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 35
Retail Trade Private 307
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 286
Automobile Dealers Private 253
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 21
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 21
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 21
Transportation and Warehousing Private 28
Support Activities for Transportation Private 13
Support Activities for Road Transportation Private 13
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 1,258
Repair and Maintenance Private 1,258
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 1,258
Total, All Industries Local 14
Educational Requirements for Automotive Body and Related Repairers Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
  • Align Frame
  • Align Vehicle Body Parts
  • Apply Adhesives
  • Apply Automotive System Theories
  • Apply Filler Substances To Dents In Vehicle Bodies
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fabricate Parts And Items Using Sheet Metal
  • Fit Bearings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install And Repair Auto Glass
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Maintain Repair Records
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Mix And Match Paints, Stains And Pigments
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Lathes
  • Operate Sheet Metal Fabrication Machines
  • Operate Spray Paint Equipment
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Detailed Welding Techniques
  • Prepare And Paint Vehicles Or Transportation Equipment
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Read Vehicle Manufacturers Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Composite Materials (Fiberglass, Graphite Or Boron)
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
  • Repair And Replace Vehicle Body Parts
  • Select Auto Body Repair Method
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Auto Body Painting And Repair Equipment
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Laser Cutter
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Weld Metal Parts
  • Write Vehicle Damage Repair Estimates
Schools and Training Providers for Automotive Body and Related Repairers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Springdale Job Corps Center
31224 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
Phone: (503) 695-2245
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Automotive Body and Related Repairers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Lane Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Automotive Body and Related Repairers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Automotive Glass Installers And Repairers 41%
Rail Car Repairers 37%
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics 33%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 33%
Motorcycle Mechanics 33%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 31%
Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists 31%