Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.

What the job involves

• Constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using shaping machines and cutting and welding equipment

• Bolting, screwing, riveting and welding sections together to form complete frameworks

• Cutting and shaping panels of sheetmetal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks using hand and power tools

• Modifying assembly line vehicles to special requirements

• Preparing new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removing old coverings and fittings from vehicles and taking new measurements

• Selecting and cutting pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sewing pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines

• Installing internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests

• Attaching door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles