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AUTO BODY REPAIR
Today’s auto body technicians must be trained in the various aspects of the construction and repair of the modern automobile body and framework. Automobile production uses materials and manufacturing techniques that demand that the auto body repair technician be competent in metalworking, welding, uni-body construction, surface preparation, spray painting, and accurate repair estimating. The ABR program prepares its graduates for these tasks. Learning is reinforced by continuous applications of auto body repair classroom lessons to the actual repair of automobiles, vans, and light trucks. The students use safe and modern repair equipment in all phases of their training.
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Entry-level earnings
$9.25 hourly/$19,240 annual
Career potential earnings
$16.74 hourly/$34,810 annual
Student certifications
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
Accreditations
ASE, ICAR
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Jeffrey Painter
Biography
I started my career in auto body in 1987 and graduated in 1990 from Daniel Boone High School, Birdsboro, PA and Berks Vo-Tech East, Oley, PA. I moved to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, working for a large Mercedes dealership. During the next six years, I participated in eight training schools to learn more about the trade. I then moved to a BMW dealership in Milford, Delaware, prior to moving back to Pennsylvania to work at a Chevrolet dealership. During each of these stops in my career, I have had the opportunity to attend numerous training classes and refinishing schools.
Date of hire: October 2004
Education
Temple University Vocational Certification, Mercedes™ training, Dupont™ certifications,GM™ training
Certifications
Dupont™ certified in refinishing, tri-coat refinishing, waterborne refinishing, blending
GM™ certified in structural, electrical, suspension, and hybrid car
Experience
Mercedes™ dealership
BMW™ dealership
GM™ dealership
Chrysler™ dealership
Interests
My family and anything Volkswagen™
Message
The auto body industry is a very serious and rewarding career. Perspective students should have a sincere interest in automobiles and be willing to work hard to achieve their goals.