ASE Student Certification Painting and Refinishing

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A collision repair technician is responsible for restoring a vehicle to pre accident condition. Technicians are required to have many different sets of skills in order to repair a damaged vehicle. These skills include knowledge of, various tools, metal straightening, welding, sanding, refinishing, electrical components, engines and suspensions. A collision repair technician is a "jack of all trades"

While no formal schooling is required, those applicants that have went through a collision repair/auto body program are more likely to receive employment and a significant higher starting wage.

The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Mechanical Engineers is $55,730

The median salary is $80,350

The salary for an experienced Mechanical Engineers is $122,850

The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980

The statewide median salary is $40,180

It is a great time to get into the industry as shops across the country are in need of young, eager and bright technicians. There are 2,699 people currently employed as Mechanical Engineers with a potential for 492 new job openings in the next 5 years.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics:There are 9,490 people currently employed as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics with a potential for 1,924 new job openings in the next 5 years.

Automotive Body and Mechanical Repairs:There are 1,355 people currently employed as Automotive Body and Related Repairers with a potential for 297 new job openings in the next 5 years.

Insurance adjustors and damage analysis estimators Manufacture representative. (ex. 3M, Axalta, Snap-on tools, ect.)