Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.