Job Description

Now Hiring - Trailer Mechanics in Carlisle, PA

Pay: $18-25/hour, Based on Experience

Shift Openings:

1st: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

2nd: Monday-Thursday, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Optional Friday OT

Job Description

Opportunity to assemble heavy haul trailers, ensuring safe and reliable operation. You will work from blueprints to install and assemble mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The position is hands-on, and offers opportunities to be cross-trained in paint preparation, blasting, and potentially welding and fabrication over time.

Responsibilities

• Perform final assembly of custom heavy haul trailers in accordance with engineering blueprints and company standards.
• Use hand and power tools to install and assemble mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Install hydraulic fittings, hoses, and related components while following established hose routing standards.
• Complete control wiring and trailer electrical system installation, ensuring proper connections and functionality.
• Install steering components, wheels, and related hardware using proper tools and techniques.
• Operate cranes and other material-handling equipment to move and position components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and accurately use and read tape measures to ensure precise assembly and fitment.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks as required to support trailer assembly and fit-up.

Essential Skills

• Experience in mechanical assembly or repair within diesel, trailer, automotive, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and follow detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to work with hydraulic systems, including fittings, hoses, and related components.
• Ability to perform or support electrical wiring tasks related to trailer control and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with pneumatics and their application in trailer or industrial equipment.
• Capability to perform mechanical assembly work in physically demanding conditions, including heavy lifting and working in varied positions.
• Ability to operate cranes or willingness to learn safe crane usage for moving large components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in diesel, trailer, automotive, or heavy industrial assembly is highly transferable and valued.
• Experience in trailer repair, automotive industry work, or transmission-related mechanical work.
• Experience working in an auto body shop or similar environment involving fabrication and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to work with hydraulics, electrical wiring, and pneumatics beyond basic familiarity.
• Experience with torch and plasma cutter operation and related cutting or fabrication skills.
• Comfort working from blueprints and using tape measures as primary measurement tools.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlisle,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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