In Auto body Technology, students combine on-site learning with off-campus internships under the direction of a journeyman Auto body technician. Through the training provided here, our students develop and refine the skills and abilities needed for entry-level employment in the auto body-repair, paint-preparation field. For more information about Auto body Technology, e-mail at hendribj@hsd401.org.
Mr. Hendrick’s Education:
- Green River Community College/2 years Welding Program/2 years Auto Body Program.
- I-CAR Certification/ ASE Certification/ PPG Certification.
Mr. Hendrick’s work experience prior to PSSC:
- Owner of All New Auto Rebuild: 1982-1990.
- Auto Body Technician: Burien Toyota, Bowen Scarff Ford, Fitz Auto Rebuild, Kenny’s Auto Rebuild.
- Auto Body Management: Puget Sound Auto Auction, Northwest Fleet Painting.
Mr. Hendrick’s Philosophy:
- Enjoy working with students.
- Student must enjoy working on cars.
- College bound students need to know about cars.
- Leadership/Motivation is a prime asset for the Auto Body Industr .
Course Contents:
- Metal straighten fundamentals:
Metal straighten and fill body imperfections.
- Servicing Doors, Glass, and Leaks:
Door Construction, Door Adjustments, Air and Water Leaks.
- Power Tools and Equipment:
Air Tools, Polishers, Spray Guns, Welder.
- Painting and Refinishing Fundamentals:
Spray gun applications, types of spray coats, paint blending, refinishing methods.
- Welding, heating and cutting:
Welding safety, surface preparation, weld through primer, and using a MIG Welder.
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Jacob L.
I chose this class because I like to work on cars. Working on cars is fun. Some of the things that I have learned are painting, body work and fixing wrecked vehicles. I think fixing a totaled or wrecked car going from garbage to a nice clean car is very remarking to say “I fixed that” or “I did that, that’s my work”. |
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Careers In Auto Body:
- A.B. Tech
- Paint Tech.
- Estimator
- Paint Sales
- Equipment Sales
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