Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________equipment. Cut and tape plastic separating fi lm to
outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding
surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape
and wash surfaces after repairs are complete. Prime
and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns
and motorized sanders. Inspect repaired vehicles for
dimensional accuracy and test-drive them to ensure
proper alignment and handling. Mix polyester res-
ins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged
areas. Chain or clamp frames and sections to align-
ment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align
damaged components. Fill small dents that cannot
be worked out with plastic or solder. 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. Position
dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and
beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using ham-
mers. Remove damaged panels and identify the fam-
ily and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost
estimates, and plan work to be performed. Remove
small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick
hammers and punches. Remove upholstery, acces-
sories, electrical window- and seat-operating equip-
ment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and
fenders. Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove
damaged material and discarded fi berglass strips
used in repair procedures. Adjust or align headlights,
wheels, and brake systems. Apply heat to plastic pan-
els, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot
water, and press the softened panels back into shape
by hand. Soak fi berglass matting in resin mixtures
and apply layers of matting over repair areas to speci-
fi ed thicknesses.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 13. Manufacturing.
Work Group: 13.14. Vehicle and Facility Mechan-
ical Work. Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Air-
craft Mechanics and Service Technicians; Aircraft
Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assem-
blers; Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers;
Automotive Master Mechanics; Automotive Service
Te c h n i c i a n s a n d M e c h a n i c s ; A u t o m o t i v e S p e c i a lt y
Te c h n i c i a n s ; B u s a n d Tr u c k M e c h a n i c s a n d D i e -
sel Engine Specialists; Farm Equipment Mechanics;
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators; Mobile Heavy
Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines; Motorboat
Mechanics; Motorcycle Mechanics; Outdoor Power
Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics; Rail
Car Repairers; Recreational Vehicle Service Techni-
cians; Tire Repairers and Changers.
Skills: Repairing; Installation; Equipment Mainte-
nance; Troubleshooting; Equipment Selection; Man-
agement of Financial Resources.
Education and Training Program: Autobody/Col-
lision and Repair Technology/Technician. Related
Knowledge/Courses: Mechanical Devices; Build-
ing and Construction; Chemistry; Production and
Processing; Administration and Management;
Transportation.
Work Env ironment : Noisy; contaminants; hazard-
ous equipment; standing; using hands on objects,
tools, or controls; repetitive motions.Automotive Master Mechanics
! Personality Code: RI
! Education/Training Required:
Postsecondary vocational training
! Annual Earnings: $34,170
! Beginning Wage: $19,240
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 14.3%
! Annual Job Openings: 97,350
! Self-Employed: 16.8%
! Part-Time: 5.6%! e job openings listed here are shared with Automotive
Specialty Technicians.Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other
vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any
part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmis-
sion system. Examine vehicles to determine extent
of damage or malfunctions. Test-drive vehicles and
test components and systems, using equipment such
as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges,
and computerized diagnostic devices. Repair, reline,