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Motor Vehicle Body Repairers  (NOC 7322)
Winnipeg Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Motor vehicle body repairers repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces; and repair and/or replace automotive glass. They are employed by automobile dealerships, automobile body repair shops and automobile appraisal centres. This unit group also includes metal repairers who repair defective automobile body parts and damage to the bodies of newly assembled cars. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturers.

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Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
  • Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
  • Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
  • Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
  • Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
  • Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
  • File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools
  • Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
  • Mix paint, blend and match colors
  • Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns
  • Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs
  • Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation
  • Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.
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Outlook & Prospects for Motor Vehicle Body Repairers in Winnipeg Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Motor Vehicle Body Repairers in Winnipeg Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Winnipeg Region Good 2012-04-05

Employment prospects are good for motor vehicle body repairers. Fully qualified journeypersons and those with diversified skills in front end alignment; detailing, and frame straightening have better employment prospects.

There has been a steady demand for automotive repairers from independent repair shops and automotive dealerships as indicated by the number of advertised job vacancies.

As automotive components become more technologically advanced, motor vehicle body repairers must keep their skills up-to-date, read technical manuals, and attend seminars. Motor vehicle body technicians with experience can advance to supervisory positions, start their own businesses or become automobile damage appraisers for insurance companies.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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