What is a body shop worker and how to become one

Key steps to become a body shop worker

1. Explore body shop worker education requirements

   Most common body shop worker degrees

   High School Diploma

   46.2 %

   Bachelor's

   19.4 %

   Associate

   15.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific body shop worker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	63.59%
   Body Panels	15.91%
   Original Equipment	10.73%
   Safety Regulations	4.27%
   Repair Process	3.56%

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3. Complete relevant body shop worker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New body shop workers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a body shop worker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real body shop worker resumes.

4. Research body shop worker duties and responsibilities

   • Utilize sophisticate diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and correct vehicle computer, electrical, and mechanical, problems.
   • Utilize sophisticate diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and correct vehicle computer, electrical, and mechanical, problems.

5. Apply for body shop worker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a body shop worker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams