Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.
Fun facts
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Moderate Future Growth
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1352 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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89% full-time Full-Time Share
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3% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by vehicle body builders and trimmers. A few are listed below:
- constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using shaping machines and cutting and welding equipment
- bolting, screwing, riveting and welding sections together to form complete frameworks
- cutting and shaping panels of sheetmetal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks using hand and power tools
- modifying assembly line vehicles to special requirements
- preparing new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removing old coverings and fittings from vehicles and taking new measurements
- selecting and cutting pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sewing pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines
- installing internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests
- attaching door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles
Specific occupations
- Vehicle Body Builder
- Vehicle Trimmer
- Vehicle Body Maker
- Vehicle Upholsterer
- Coach Builder