Collision Body Shop Technician

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour | Full-Time | Lewis Collision Center

Build Your Career with One of Northwest Arkansas' Most Respected Automotive Groups

Do you take pride in bringing damaged vehicles back to like-new condition? Are you looking for a shop that values quality workmanship, teamwork, and offers steady work with competitive pay?

Lewis Collision Center is looking for an experienced Collision Body Shop Technician to join our growing team. If you have a passion for collision repair and want to work in a professional environment with modern equipment and a team that appreciates your skills, we'd love to meet you.

What We Offer

• $18.00–$28.00 per hour based on experience
• Full-time, stable employment
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Modern equipment and a clean, professional work environment
• Supportive team culture with an established, family-owned company serving Northwest Arkansas for over 80 years

What You'll Do

As a Collision Body Shop Technician, you'll restore damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition while maintaining the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform complete collision repairs including structural, frame, and cosmetic repairs
• Replace and repair body panels, doors, fenders, hoods, bumpers, quarter panels, and other components
• Perform frame and unibody repairs using manufacturer specifications
• Weld, align, and fit replacement parts
• Repair dents and damaged sheet metal
• Prepare vehicles for paint by sanding, filling, masking, and priming
• Assist with refinishing as needed
• Install trim, lights, mirrors, moldings, and other exterior components
• Work closely with estimators, service advisors, and fellow technicians
• Complete repair documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Deliver repairs that exceed customer expectations

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and enjoys working as part of a professional team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of collision repair/body shop experience
• Strong knowledge of body repair techniques and procedures
• Experience with frame repair, welding, panel replacement, and dent repair
• Ability to diagnose damage and determine proper repair methods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Dependable, motivated, and team-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• I-CAR Certification
• ASE Collision Repair Certification
• Manufacturer certifications
• Welding certification
• Experience with frame machines and measuring systems

Why Lewis Collision Center?

At Lewis, we know great technicians are hard to find, and we believe they deserve to work somewhere they are appreciated. We invest in our employees, provide the tools needed to succeed, and promote from within whenever possible.

If you're looking for a long-term career—not just another job—we encourage you to apply today.

Pay: $18.00–$28.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time

Apply today and become part of a team that takes pride in quality repairs, exceptional customer service, and a reputation built on over 80 years of excellence.