2.0Low RiskShortage
Panelbeaters
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers · Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,684
Full-time workers
Employment
11,300
Total workers
10yr Growth
-2.3%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Panelbeaters is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation11.0%
Augmentation41.0%
Key Tasks
- •Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access
- •Removing dents by hammering panels
- •Straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
- •Replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
- •Filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces
- •Cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment
- •Fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims
- •May assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles
- •May spray-paint vehicles
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
44
Female Share
2.0%
Part-Time Share
9.0%
Skill Level
3 / 5