TDP Apprentice
Core
Apprentice vehicle body repair trainee completing repairs under supervision of a Mentor Metal Technician.
Role type
Apprentice vehicle body repair technician
Builds
Repaired vehicles restored to manufacturer specifications
Domain
Automotive collision repair
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical aptitude, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, part refitting, chassis and frame measurement, welding unibody parts, reading work orders, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, stooping/kneeling/crouching, close vision
Preferred skills
Trade/vocational school graduation, I-CAR Gold Class certification, on-the-job experience
Technologies
I-CAR curriculum
Responsibilities
Complete vehicle body repairs per Repair Order, check and complete weekly I-Car classes, maintain organized tool box, protect vehicle interior/exterior from damage, assist mentors with repair processes, verify part accuracy before repairs
Seniority
Entry-level apprentice