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What time are most auto body shops open.
9-5
Monday to Friday
Do you need a OSHA safety certificate.
Yes.
Is a drivers licence required.
Yes.
What does an auto body technician do.
auto body collision repairs.
What is the most common car accident.
Rear end Collisions.
How long are most auto body repair shops open.
Average is 8 hours.
What type of gear do auto body repairmen wear when sanding.
An industrial mask.
Is a high school diploma needed.
You will need at least a high school diploma or equivalent to become an entry-level auto body technician.
Why is welding a must have when you are in auto body.
Welding panels and fitting body panels is very common.
What is the average age of an auto body technician.
What is the average hourly pay.
$27 dollars an hour.
What type of special shoes are mandatory in many shops.
Steel toe boots.
How long is auto body school (not a thing in many provinces or states)
Auto body school takes 1-2 years to complete.
Do Auto Body Technicians estimate costs of damages for damaged vehicles.
No they plan work to be performed after the cost has been established..
How many auto body shops are in Thunder Bay.
21
Salary range for an Auto Body Technician.
$54,000 to $77,500
What are one of the biggest health problems for auto body technicians.
Inhaling paint fumes, chemicals, and dust from sanding.
How many years of a vehicle body repair apprenticeship program or combination of work experience in the motor vehicle body repair trade do you need to become an auto body technician.
Three to four years.
What is a sanding block used for.
A sanding block distributes sanding pressure more evenly and maintains a flatter surface making it easier to sand down body filler and get the correct shape of the body panel.
Why do some auto body repairmen use crayons when heating up metal.
If the metal overheats, its structure can change and become brittle. To avoid this, repairers often use special heat crayons which melt at a specific temperature before the metal overheats.
What is the average salary for an Auto Body Technician in Ontario.
$54,000 a year
What are the five E's of safety.
Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Environment & Emergency Care
Do auto body technicians have helpers.
Auto body technicians range from many different levels so yes and no (master, helper, and other levels)
What is the most expensive automotive paint in the world.
Porsche Chromaflair ($86,040)