Job Title: 1st Shift Body Shop TechnicianLocation: Fort Wayne, IN Starting Pay: $25.00/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: $25.00 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 truck and trailer repair company
Perform collision repair and body work on semi-trucks, including cabs, hoods, fairings, and related components
Disassemble damaged areas to assess the full extent of collision damage
Repair and rebuild damaged cab structures and body components
Perform sheet metal and fiberglass repairs using welding, riveting, bonding, and other repair methods
Prepare repaired surfaces for the paint shop
Hands-on position in a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment
Responsibilities
Disassemble damaged areas of semi-trucks, including cabs, hoods, fairings, and related components
Inspect and assess collision damage to determine the appropriate repair process
Rebuild damaged cab structures and align chassis and body components for proper fit and function
Cut out and replace damaged sheet metal and fiberglass
Repair body components using welding, riveting, bonding, and other appropriate repair methods
Perform hood replacement, repair, and overhaul
Perform cab replacement, repair, and overhaul as needed
Grind, sand, fill, and smooth repaired surfaces to prepare them for painting
Ensure repaired surfaces are properly prepared for the paint shop
Assist with shop maintenance, odd jobs, and other duties when body repairs are not available
Requirements
Previous experience in heavy-duty truck body repair, collision repair, or a related field
Experience working with semi-truck cabs, hoods, fairings, and body components
Knowledge of sheet metal and fiberglass repair techniques
Ability to safely use common hand and power tools
Welding, riveting, and bonding experience
Ability to perform grinding, sanding, filling, and surface preparation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical labor for extended periods
Ability to work safely around heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
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