Mechanic

Mechanic

The role of a Mechanic/Fabricator involves building and retrofitting high-protection tactical and passenger vehicles. This includes installing advanced ballistic armor systems, modifying suspensions and heavy-duty mechanical components, and reassembling vehicle interiors and exteriors to meet rigorous survival standards.

Responsibilities:

• Fit, weld, and secure specialized ballistic steel, composite materials, and transparent armor (ballistic glass) into vehicle chassis and doors.
• Upgrade and adjust heavy-duty suspension systems, braking systems, and heavy-load hinges to compensate for the added weight of vehicle armoring.
• Carefully strip interior trim, dashboards, and seats prior to modification, and cleanly reinstall them post-armoring.
• Perform precision grinding, fitting, and finishing to ensure absolute discretion and structural integrity without compromising vehicle functions.

Essential Skills:

• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical skills
• Sheet metal work
• Repair proficiency
• Experience with hand tools
• Knowledge of the automotive industry
• Oil handling
• Electrical understanding

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with strong hands-on experience in automotive mechanics, hand tools, and power tools.
• Basic welding or metal-working/grinding experience is heavily preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy parts, stand for long periods, and perform detailed manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in automotive repair, custom body modification, or specialty vehicle manufacturing.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance. Our 401(k) retirement plan allows for both pre-tax and post-tax contributions, and we provide voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include short and long-term disability coverage, a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer generous time off, including PTO, vacation, and sick leave.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a shop environment, where you'll work hands-on with automotive mechanics, hand tools, and power tools.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.