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:

1. Metal straighten fundamentals:
   Metal straighten and fill body imperfections.
2. Servicing Doors, Glass, and Leaks:
   Door Construction, Door Adjustments, Air and Water Leaks.
3. Power Tools and Equipment:
   Air Tools, Polishers, Spray Guns, Welder.
4. Painting and Refinishing Fundamentals:
   Spray gun applications, types of spray coats, paint blending, refinishing methods.
5. Welding, heating and cutting:
   Welding safety, surface preparation, weld through primer, and using a MIG Welder.

	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”.

Careers In Auto Body:

• A.B. Tech
• Paint Tech.
• Estimator
• Paint Sales
• Equipment Sales