O*NET-SOC 49-3021.00

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l3.2508/2019
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.1208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2019
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2019
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3808/2019
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.3808/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.2508/2019
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.Core4708/2019
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.Core4708/2019
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.Core4708/2019
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.Core4708/2019
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.Core4708/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.4311/2023
Investigative1.7811/2023
Artistic1.4411/2023
Enterprising1.3811/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.