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Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle body builders manufacture purpose-built bodies to
fit other manufacturers' chassis, and modify and repair
vehicle bodies.
Vehicles may include buses, coaches, caravans, armoured
vans, tray and van bodies, mobile workshops, semi-trailers,
refrigerated vans, horse floats, fire trucks and special
police vehicles.
Vehicle body builders may perform the following tasks:
- construct framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass
and other materials by working from engineering drawings,
and by using shaping machinery and all types of welding and
cutting equipment
- form complete frameworks by welding or bolting sections
to the vehicle's frame
- make the panels used to cover the framework by cutting,
shaping and attaching panels of sheet metal, aluminium,
stainless steel or reinforced plastic
- fit axles, suspensions and brakes
- design and fit mechanised equipment such as winches and
hoists to various types of vehicle chassis and install door
handles, locks and hinges
- design and carry out chassis alterations in consultation
with engineers, or alter assembly line vehicles to special
requirements.
As most vehicle body builders construct frames from metals,
workshops can be noisy at times but most are spacious and well
lit. Protective clothing must be worn when required.
Required Skills - Vehicle Body Builder
- enjoy practical and manual work
- good hand-eye coordination
- an eye for detail
- technical aptitude
- interested in design and fabrication using metals and
other products
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