Body Shop Metal Tech

Job description

Dealership

L0419 Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights Sterling Heights Ford Position: Auto Body Metal Technician Store: Sterling Heights Ford Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite (Monday-Saturday with 1 day off during the week) Bring your collision repair experience to Sterling Heights Ford! We’re looking for a skilled Metal Technician with experience in structural repair, panel replacement, welding, straightening, and metal work.

What You'll Do

As an Auto Body Metal Technician, you'll play a critical role in restoring vehicles safely and accurately while delivering quality repairs that exceed customer expectations.

• Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs
• Repair and replace damaged body panels and components
• Analyze vehicle damage and determine proper repair procedures
• Perform sheet metal repairs, panel replacement, and alignment work
• Work from repair plans and manufacturer repair procedures
• Conduct parts inspections and inventory for collision repairs
• Monitor repair progress to ensure completion
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and repair orders Properly utilize and maintain body shop tools and equipment
• Collaborate with estimators, painters, and production teams to deliver

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of collision repair or auto body metal technician experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with structural repairs, panel replacement, welding, and frame repair
• 1+ years of knowledge of body shop tools, equipment, and repair procedures Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Why Join Our Team?

Workflow and production opportunities Competitive compensation based on experience and productivity Updated Equipment and tools Supportive team environment focused on quality repairs Opportunities for continued training and professional development Career advancement opportunities with Lithia & Driveway, one of the largest automotive retailers in North America Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: 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.