Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

Key Tasks

• •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

Employment Projections to 2034