3.1Low RiskShortage
Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers · Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters
AI exposure measures how much this occupation's tasks may change. It is not the probability that the job will disappear.
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Median Weekly Pay
$1,924
Full-time workers
Employment
6,700
Total workers
10yr Growth
+2.5%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation23.0%
Augmentation49.0%
Key Tasks
- •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
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
44
Female Share
0.0%
Part-Time Share
1.0%
Skill Level
3 / 5