Welder Fabricator

Trailer Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Thomasville NC Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay Plus Bi-Weekly Productivity & Performance Bonus

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.

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.

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
• DC/AC wiring
• Plumbing and carpentry skills a plus
• 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

• 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.