Trailer, Container, Van Repair Mechanic

The Trailer, Container, Van Repair Mechanic program equips students with foundational skills for transportation, logistics and supply chain industries. Students will train in maintaining and repairing shipping containers and related equipment for employers ready to hire high-demand workers.

Prepare your future workforce with skills in these areas... and more

Forklift/scissor lift operations

Safety

Intensive 4 level welding

Communication

Electrical, hydraulics, and refrigeration systems

Engine, brakes, and powertrain

Schedule of Work Experience: Trailer, Container, Van Repair Mechanic

Total hours: 8,000

a. Welding of all materials used in construction and repair of containers.
b. Scarfing with air arc
c. Cutting with gas torch
d. Straightening and repairing frames
2000 hours
a. Replacement and repair of panels
b. Reinforcement of sides
c. Replacement of corner posts and corner plates
d. Replacement of roof rails, rub rails and trim
e. Punching or drill for riveting
f. Riveting
1a. Stripping damaged material
b. Removing damaged doors
c. Removal and replacement
of skid plates
2a. Knowledge of proper procedure for
installing foam and batt insulation.
b. Weather stripping doors
c. Weather stripping refrigerator units
3. Woodwork in connection with body repair
2500 hours
a. Service all braking systems; air, electric and hydraulic
b. Replacement or repair of air valves, wheel bearing, seals, drums, wheel studs, parking brakes and anti-lock (121) systems
c. Axle replacement and alignment
d. Replacement or repair of suspension systems, radius rods, spring hangers and springs, slack adjusters
e. Adjust all types of trailer brakes
f. Electrical wiring and fixture repair or replacement
2000 hours
a. Familiarization
b. Trouble shooting
c. Basic computer
d. Transportation refrigeration
e. Those hours designated to miscellaneous training may be utilized on auxiliary devices or other areas of container repair.
1500 hours