LEAP@ForsythTech

On-the-job Training

• Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
  • File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
  • Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
• Operate welding equipment.
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
• Paint surfaces or equipment.
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
• Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
• Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
• Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.
  • Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
  • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.
• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
• Plan work procedures.
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
• Remove parts or components from vehicles.
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
  • Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.
  • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
  • Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
  • Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
• Replace vehicle glass.
  • Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
• Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
  • Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.
• Clean work areas.
  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
• Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
• Measure distances or dimensions.
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.