Trailer Technician at Mickey Truck Bodies

Thomasville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Welding, Fabrication, Aluminum Welding, Steel Welding, Blueprint Reading, Precision Welds, Layout, Machine Operation, Measurement, Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Problem-Solving, Tape Measure Accuracy

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Trailer Technician (1st Shift) Location: Thomasville NC Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift Department: Reconditioning Center Join Our Team as a Trailer Technician! We are seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team in Thomasville NC. In this role, you will perform a variety of welding and fabrication functions on aluminum and steel trailers, including complex, precision welds requiring high strength and accuracy. If you have experience in aluminum and steel welding, enjoy hands-on fabrication work, and take pride in producing high-quality results — we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do * Perform welding operations on aluminum and steel components * Weld overhead and underneath trailers * Read blueprints, drawings, and job specifications * Plan and lay out welding sequences * Set stops or guides to specified lengths using scales, rules, or templates * Position and align workpieces for accurate welds * Operate fabrication shop machinery and equipment * Measure workpieces to ensure accuracy and quality * Perform minor machine maintenance and setup * Observe operations to detect defects or malfunctions * Follow all safety procedures in a manufacturing environment What We’re Looking For Required Skills & Qualifications: * Welding certification preferred * 3–5 years of welding and fabrication experience OR technical training * Experience welding aluminum and steel * Ability to read a tape measure accurately * Ability to read and interpret work orders and blueprints * Basic math skills * Strong problem-solving abilities Physical Requirements * Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. * Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, and balance * Ability to weld overhead and in confined spaces * Must maintain regular and punctual attendance Work Environment This is a manufacturing environment with exposure to: * Fumes and airborne particles * Moving mechanical parts and vibration * Elevated noise levels * Occasional exposure to weather conditions Compensation & Benefits * $19.00 – $22.00 per hour * Bi-Weekly Productivity and Performance Bonus * Paid Vacation Time * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (employee cost share) * Wellness Plan with Incentives * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D * 401(k) with Company Match If you are a dependable, safety-focused welder who takes pride in precision and craftsmanship, apply today to join our Thomasville team! Equal Opportunity Employer Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. Please note: We do not accept applications from third-party application services.

Responsibilities

The Trailer Technician will execute various welding and fabrication tasks on aluminum and steel trailers, including performing complex, high-strength welds overhead and underneath the units. Responsibilities also involve reading specifications, planning welding sequences, positioning workpieces accurately, and operating fabrication machinery.