auto body repairer

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  1. sealant
    a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
    Fit and fasten windows and trim pieces to vehicle body, using sealants, adhesives, or fasteners.
  2. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have contact with others about half the time.
  3. alignment
    the spatial property possessed by things in a straight line
    They may do only door repair, glass replacement, painting, or frame alignment.
  4. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
    They do this by holding a small anvil against one side of the dent while hammering the opposite side.
  5. adhesive
    tending to stick to firmly
    Fit and fasten windows and trim pieces to vehicle body, using sealants, adhesives, or fasteners.
  6. inspect
    look over carefully
    Auto body repairers who work in small shops may inspect damaged vehicles.
  7. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
    Are exposed daily to contaminants, such as fumes from paint and solvents.
  8. grind
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    They then file or grind the filler to match the body shape.
  9. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
    Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend and twist while working.
  10. pry
    be nosey
    On metal panels, repairers remove large dents with a jack or prying bar.
  11. prying
    offensively curious or inquisitive
    On metal panels, repairers remove large dents with a jack or prying bar.
  12. ventilation
    the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
    The use of protective masks and adequate ventilation may reduce exposure risk.
  13. sprint
    run very fast, usually for a short distance
    Use muscles to jump, sprint, or throw objects.
  14. obsession
    an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something
    Our obsession with cars has factored into plot lines of movies such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Risky Business."
  15. unstable
    subject to change; variable
    Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
  16. trim
    make a reduction in
    Remove upholstery, accessories, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
  17. moderately
    to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
    Work in a moderately competitive environment.
  18. priority
    status established in order of importance or urgency
    They can set most of their own tasks and priorities.
  19. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
    They read technical manuals and attend classes to keep up to date on repair methods.
  20. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
    Working Conditions
    In a typical work setting, people in this career:

    Interpersonal Relationships
    Have contact with others about half the time.
  21. peer
    look searchingly
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  22. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  23. gun
    a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity
    Auto body repairers use cutting tools, such as metal-cutting guns, to cut through and remove metal body parts.
  24. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
    They also work on airbags and restraint systems.
  25. limb
    one of the jointed appendages of an animal
    Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  26. e-mail
    (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
    Use e-mail less often.
  27. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
    The use of protective masks and adequate ventilation may reduce exposure risk.
  28. adequate
    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    The use of protective masks and adequate ventilation may reduce exposure risk.
  29. strict
    rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
    Meet strict deadlines everyday.
  30. expense
    a financial burden; money that must be paid out
    They keep track of income and expenses, as well as pay all the bills.
  31. ruin
    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
    They remove ruined sections and replace them with new parts.
  32. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
    Sometimes movies seem like two-hour commercials for luxury cars.
  33. bent
    stooped (used of the back and knees)
    Straighten bent vehicle frames and sections by chaining or clamping them to a hydraulic straightening machine.
Created on Thu Jun 09 11:56:35 EDT 2011

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