Trailer Repair Technician

Trailer Technician (1st Shift)Join Our Team as a Trailer Technician!We are seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team in Ocala FL. 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.Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers, and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage. The company operates in 4 states with over 400 Mickey employees at these locations.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 DoPerform welding operations on aluminum and steel componentsWeld overhead and underneath trailersRead blueprints, drawings, and job specificationsPlan and lay out welding sequencesSet stops or guides to specified lengths using scales, rules, or templatesPosition and align workpieces for accurate weldsOperate fabrication shop machinery and equipmentMeasure workpieces to ensure accuracy and qualityPerform minor machine maintenance and setupObserve operations to detect defects or malfunctionsFollow all safety procedures in a manufacturing environmentWhat We're Looking ForRequired Skills & Qualifications:Welding certification preferredDC/AC wiringPlumbing and carpentry skills a plusAbility to read a tape measure accuratelyAbility to read and interpret work orders and blueprintsBasic math skillsStrong problem-solving abilitiesPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, and balanceAbility to weld overhead and in confined spacesMust maintain regular and punctual attendanceWork EnvironmentThis is a manufacturing environment with exposure to:Fumes and airborne particlesMoving mechanical parts and vibrationElevated noise levelsOccasional exposure to weather conditionsCompensation & Benefits$18.00 – $25.00 per hourBi-Weekly Productivity and Performance BonusPaid Vacation TimeMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance (employee cost share)Wellness Plan with IncentivesFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany-Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D401(k) with Company MatchIf you are a dependable, safety-focused welder who takes pride in precision and craftsmanship, apply today to join our Thomasville team!Equal Opportunity EmployerMickey 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.