Also called: Coachbuilder, Limousine Builder
Cuts cars in half and stretches them into limousines or reshapes them into hearses, then trims them in fine wood and leather.
You slice a brand-new luxury sedan right behind the front seats and weld in a new section of frame and roof. Over the next weeks the team adds wiring, carpet and wood panels, and for a hearse, a casket floor with rollers. It all has to pass crash and safety rules.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school; auto body or welding training helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Auto Body Repair, Upholstery.
Growing slowly. Small, shrinking niche as fewer limos are sold.
Low risk for 10 years. Each coach is custom built, so the work stays hands-on.
Classes: Auto shop, Welding class, Woodshop, Art.
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