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.

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

• enjoy practical and manual work
• good hand-eye coordination
• able to work neatly and accurately
• able to solve problems
• physically fit
• normal colour vision.

Related Industries

Repair and Maintenance
Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Vehicle Trimmers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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