What is a truck body builder and how to become one

Key steps to become a truck body builder

1. Explore truck body builder education requirements

   Most common truck body builder degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.4 %

   Diploma

   22.2 %

   Associate

   22.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific truck body builder skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	32.54%
   MIG	25.48%
   Aluminum	21.53%
   Hand Drill	17.63%
   Assembly Line	2.81%

3. Complete relevant truck body builder training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New truck body builders 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 truck body builder based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real truck body builder resumes.

4. Research truck body builder duties and responsibilities

   • Repair customers vehicles to factory specs using various types of tools including hammers dollies dent pullers welder frame machine bondo.
   • Coordinate supplier visits and training for both CAF personnel and for the customer.

5. Prepare your truck body builder resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your truck body builder resume.

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6. Apply for truck body builder jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a truck body builder 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