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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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Employment Outlook
for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
There are 10 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 10
are listed below.
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 |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$13.26 |
$15.54 |
$19.47 |
$29.59 |
$36.99
|
$22.51 |
$46,816 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
13.88 |
15.95 |
19.71 |
29.47 |
35.70
|
22.85 |
47,527 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
14.53 |
16.40 |
19.40 |
23.09 |
26.32
|
19.91 |
41,412 |
| Lane |
13.08 |
14.78 |
20.40 |
27.89 |
37.37
|
22.42 |
46,632 |
| Coos / Curry |
9.57 |
17.81 |
23.46 |
28.26 |
30.57
|
22.25 |
46,262 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
12.21 |
15.63 |
21.23 |
28.37 |
36.36
|
22.19 |
46,156 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
9.38 |
10.89 |
17.05 |
20.03 |
22.64
|
15.98 |
33,229 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,761 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
1,750 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
52 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
50 |
|
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
50 |
|
Retail Trade
|
Private |
389 |
|
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
|
Private |
361 |
|
Automobile Dealers
|
Private |
332 |
|
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
|
Private |
18 |
|
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
|
Private |
26 |
|
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
|
Private |
26 |
|
Transportation and Warehousing
|
Private |
18 |
|
Other Services (except Public Administration)
|
Private |
1,281 |
|
Repair and Maintenance
|
Private |
1,281 |
|
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
|
Private |
1,281 |
Educational Requirements
for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience 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 one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
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