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Vehicle Trimmer
( Marine Upholsterer, Automotive Trimmer, Auto Upholsterer, Vehicle Upholsterer, CarTrimmer )


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	Vehicle trimmers make, install, repair, replace or modify the seats, upholstery, linings, interior trim, roof and door linings, and floor coverings of a vehicle. They work on cars, trucks, vintage vehicles, buses, caravans, trains, aircraft and boats.

Duties and Tasks

Vehicle trimmers may perform the following tasks:

remove old coverings or fittings from vehicles and take new measurements
select, measure and cut out pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather using shears or electric cutting tools
sew pieces together using industrial sewing machines
fit trim in vehicles
repair and manufacture seat covers
re-fit, align and check window winding mechanisms, door locks and other interior parts
waterproof and dustproof vehicles using weather strips and draught sealers
manufacture work according to drawings and sketches.

Specialisations

Vehicle trimmers may specialise as vehicle, aviation or marine upholsterers.

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Industrial Arts
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including mainly indoor work Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Metal, Electrical and Automotive
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs

Work Conditions

Vehicle trimmers work in small workshops, usually with other tradespeople. Some tasks are done within the vehicle while others involve using sewing machines. Some vehicle trimmers (e.g. marine) operate mobile workshops.

Personal Requirements