The auto body repair specialist is a skilled
metal craftsman who uses technical artistry to reconstruct automobile
bodies that are damaged through accident or corrosion. Career opportunities
include body man, painter, body shop foreman, dealership service
manager, custom repair and painting specialist, and industrial auto
assembly technician, among others.
Earnings
& Advancements
Earnings depend upon the size and type of
employer, geographic location and the employee's
experience: man are paid on a commission basis.
They receiver a percentage of the total repair
charge.
Oklahoma
Employment & Outlook
In Oklahoma, auto body
repairers are projected to have 70 job openings annually
until the year 2014. These job openings represent new
jobs and replacements caused by leaving the occupation,
promotions, retirements, etc.
