Automobile Collision Repairers

Students should obtain as much experience in the field as possible by participating in summer internships and part-time jobs at auto collision repair shops.

Skill in handling both hand and power tools is essential for any repairer. Since each collision repair job is unique and presents a different challenge, repairers often must be resourceful in their method of repair. Other important traits include patience and good communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Automobile collision repairers are responsible for providing their own hand tools at an investment of approximately $6,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the technician's specialty. It is the employer's responsibility to provide the larger power tools and other test equipment.