1st Shift Trailer Mechanic

Job Title: 1st Shift Trailer MechanicLocation: Fort Wayne, IN
 Starting Pay: $20.00/hour – Depends on Experience
About Us
Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we’ve focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, logistics, and skilled trades roles.
Benefits & Perks

• Starting: $20.00 hourly pay – Depends on Experience
• Full-time 1st shift position
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary

• Full-time 1st shift opportunity with a heavy-duty trailer repair company
• Perform accident repairs and general maintenance on trailers
• Repair trailer body components including side walls, roofs, doors, corner caps, and flooring
• Perform maintenance and repairs on brakes, wheel seals, lighting, suspension, and other trailer systems
• Use basic welding skills for repairs, reinforcement, and fabrication as needed
• Hands-on position in a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to trailers following accidents or other damage
• Repair and replace side walls, roofs, doors, corner caps, and other structural components
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on trailer systems
• Inspect, maintain, and repair brakes, wheel seals, lighting, suspension components, and related systems
• Inspect, repair, and replace damaged trailer flooring as needed
• Complete repairs to keep trailers safe, functional, and road-ready
• Perform basic welding and fabrication to complete repairs and reinforce trailer components
• Inspect trailers for damage and determine appropriate repairs
• Perform daily housekeeping and maintain shop equipment and work areas
• Assist with shop maintenance, odd jobs, and other duties when there are no trailers to repair

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of trailer repair and maintenance
• Experience with trailer brakes, wheel seals, lighting, suspension, or related systems preferred
• Ability to perform basic welding is preferred
• Ability to repair and replace trailer body components, including side walls, roofs, doors, and flooring
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify damage and necessary repairs
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Ability to work safely around heavy-duty trailers and equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to perform general shop housekeeping and other duties as needed