Body Shop Metal Technician

Lithia Motors; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia Auto Body Express seeks a dependable Body Shop Metal Technician in Anchorage to repair and replace damaged panels, perform frame repairs with measuring systems, and fabricate metal components as needed.

You will analyze damage, follow OEM procedures, and maintain a safe, organized shop while collaborating with estimators and other techs to ensure quality repairs and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; 18+ years old.
• Experience in heavy collision repair and body panel work.
• Ability to follow OEM procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged body panels to manufacturer standards.
• Perform frame and unibody repairs using measuring systems and straightening equipment.
• Analyze damage and develop repair plans from estimates and OEM procedures.
• Operate welders, cut, grind, and fabricate metal components as needed.

Skills

Frame equipment

Welding

Metal finishing

Repair planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Frame machines

Welders

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Dealership: L0127 Lithia Hyundai of Anchorage

Lithia Auto Body Express Hiring: Body Shop Metal Technician

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per flat rate hourly (DOE)

Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Our Team?

Build your future with a team that values your skills and supports your growth. At Lithia Auto Body Express, you'll enjoy competitive pay, full-time stability, career advancement opportunities, and the backing of one of the largest automotive groups in the nation. If you're looking for a workplace where quality, teamwork, and professional development matter, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Repair and replace damaged vehicle body panels, structural components, and metal assemblies to manufacturer standards.
• Perform frame and unibody repairs using measuring systems and specialized straightening equipment.
• Analyze vehicle damage and develop repair plans based on estimates, OEM procedures, and inspection findings.
• Weld, cut, grind, and fabricate metal components using industry-approved tools and techniques.
• Remove and install body parts, moldings, trim, glass, and related components during the repair process.
• Restore damaged panels through metal finishing, dent repair, and panel alignment.
• Operate and maintain collision repair equipment, including frame machines, welders, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Conduct quality control inspections to verify repairs meet safety, structural, and cosmetic standards.
• Collaborate with estimators, painters, parts personnel, and other technicians to ensure efficient workflow and vehicle delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company policies, OEM procedures, and safety regulations.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for quality and expertise
• A team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed
• Use frame equipment in a collision repair environment
• A commitment to safety and doing the job right the first time
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!