Trailer Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Trailer Technician to join our team in Bloomington IL. 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!
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
