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Frame Mechanic
- Aerotek (Lake Crystal, MN)
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Job Title: Frame Mechanic
Job Description
As a Frame Mechanic, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including frame straightening, alignments, suspension and brake repairs, and trailer straightening. You will also install, fabricate, and repair truck accessories such as tippers, flatbeds, hook lifts, and plows. Working independently and collaboratively within the paint department, you will perform welding, body work, panel replacements, prepping for paint, and other duties as assigned. Your role will involve electrical wiring, welding, grinding, and working with hand and power tools to fabricate products, as well as tasks related to hydraulics and mechanic work.
Responsibilities
+ Perform frame straightening, alignments, suspension repair, and brake repair.
+ Conduct trailer straightening and repair truck accessories, including tippers, flatbeds, hook lifts, and plows.
+ Work independently and collaboratively in the paint department, performing welding, body work, panel replacements, and prepping for paint.
+ Execute electrical wiring, welding, and grinding tasks.
+ Utilize hand and power tools for product fabrication.
+ Work with hydraulics and perform mechanic work.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Minimum of 1 year experience in mechanic or installation work on industrial trucks.
+ Experienced welder with at least 1 year of experience.
+ Proficiency in electrical hookups on truck equipment.
+ Hydraulic experience required.
+ Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
+ Forklift experience required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Requires own small hand tools.
+ Must possess own tools and toolbox for shop use.
Why Work Here
Join a dynamic and skilled team where your expertise will be valued and developed. Experience the satisfaction of hands-on work in an environment that encourages growth and innovation. Benefit from a supportive workplace culture that values collaboration and skill enhancement.
Work Environment
You will work in a large job shop with multiple buildings and garages, each mechanic having their own bay. The environment can be loud at times and warm during the summer, but overhead doors are opened for air flow to ensure comfort.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LAKE CRYSTAL, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in LAKE CRYSTAL,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
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