Coachbuilder and trimmer, Kaihanga pahi, kaiwhakarākei waka
Also known as
- Motor home manufacturer, vehicle body builder, vehicle upholsterer, caravan builder, metal coach builder
Coachbuilders and trimmers manufacture and assemble buses, motorhomes and other vehicles, and install fittings and upholstery.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$57K to $79K
Most common
$97K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Coachbuilders and trimmers
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in factories or workshops
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- build vehicle frames
- assemble parts for vehicle frames
- cut, shape, glaze and spray-paint metal
- install electrical wiring
- fit lifts or refrigeration equipment to vehicles
- repair, replace and adjust frames and parts
- install or repair vehicle coverings
You usually need a qualification or experience to become a coachbuilder and timmer.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Coachbuilding (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a heavy vehicle class endorsement
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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