To work as an auto body repairer, you must:

have a high school diploma or GED;

Complete a formal training program; and

complete on-the-job training.

Work more than 40 hours per week.

AUTO BODY REPAIRERS will:

Work overtime during busy periods

Are physically active on the job

AUTO BODY REPAIRERS frequently:

Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend and twist while working.

Repeat the same movements.

It is important that AUTO BODY REPAIRERS be able to:

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away, such as when reading technical manuals.

Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Determine the distance between objects.

See differences between colors, shades, and brightness when matching paint.

Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.