Job Title: Trailer Technician (1st Shift)
Location: Ocala FL
Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

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 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

$18.00 – $25.00 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.

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