Shop Assistant

Shop Assistant Location: 2382 Homer Rd, Commerce, GA 30529 Department: Repair, Service, Sales, and Operations Status: Hourly, Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm Reports To: Store Manager Bring Your Mechanical Skill and Eye for Detail to a Growing Team If you take pride in precision, enjoy troubleshooting mechanical systems, and keep your workspace and paperwork in top order, this role is built for you. We are seeking a Shop Assistant who combines hands-on mechanical aptitude with solid organizational habits. In this role, you will be the backbone of our shop floor and yard operations - handling trailer assemblies, preventative maintenance, parts installations, inventory control, and customer-facing inspections. What You’ll Do

• Hands-On Mechanical Service: Perform installations, preventative maintenance, warranty work, and repairs on trailers and shop equipment using power tools, diagnostic tools, and welding gear.
• Inspections & Quality Control: Execute thorough Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) and Post-Labor Inspections (PLI) to guarantee every trailer leaves the yard road-ready and built to spec.
• Organized Inventory & Receiving: Log inbound shipments of trailers, parts, and shop supplies; audit invoices against deliveries; and keep yard and shelf inventory accurate and clean.
• Facility & Equipment Upkeep: Safely operate tractors and forklifts, maintain facility key controls, and ensure the shop remains clean, compliant, and OSHA-ready.
• Customer Interaction: Walk customers through their completed trailer setups, explain installed accessories, recommend relevant parts for their hauling needs, and assist store sales when needed.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate

• Mechanically Inclined: You know your way around power tools, standard shop equipment, basic wiring, and mechanical assemblies. Welding or fabrication experience is a strong plus.
• Process-Driven & Organized: You do not cut corners. Whether logging inventory, reviewing repair orders, or managing paperwork, you keep details straight and schedules on track.
• Practical Problem Solver: You can interpret diagrams, technical manuals, and measurement specs to diagnose mechanical issues and calculate proper fits.
• Safety-First Mindset: You treat tools, heavy machinery, and shop spaces with respect, maintaining high standards for personal and team safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of hands-on experience in mechanical repair, equipment maintenance, automotive service, assembly, or a related trade.
• Ability to safely lift 50–75 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain company certification on forklift, tractor, and welding equipment (training provided).
• Basic computer literacy for logging work orders, processing parts, and tracking inventory.
• Valid driver's license (must be able to obtain/maintain a state sales license where required by law).

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Financial Security: 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Earnings: Rain Instant Pay (access up to 50% of your earned pay before scheduled paydays)
• Pre-Tax Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account
• Life Coverage: Company-provided Basic Life Insurance, plus Supplemental Life Insurance options
• Pet Friendly: Voluntary Pet Insurance plans
• Time Off: Accrued Vacation and/or Sick leave

How to Apply Ready to turn your mechanical ability and organization into a rewarding career?