Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician - Metal Exchange

Overview:

Job Summary

 

We are looking for a  day shift Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician to join our dynamic team. You will repair and maintain production equipment, facilities, and facility equipment. If you have excellent diagnostic ability and repair skills in a variety of fields, such as but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mobile equipment we want to speak with you!

 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responds to service calls from all areas involving breakdowns to diagnose and repair equipment as required. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty hydraulic or pneumatic components; mechanical components, including but not limited to bearings, couplings, electronic components, etc. Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from Plant Management
• Coordinate with outside vendors on troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of plant mobile equipment where necessary. Diagnoses and repairs all mobile equipment (gas, diesel, propane). Major repairs including Engine & Transmission replacement. Must be able to troubleshoot Mechanical & Electrical problems, perform brake work, tune-ups, and forklift mast repairs. Knowledge of propane fuel systems, and hydraulics preferred, but not necessary.
• Maintains and repairs over the road RW trailers and related equipment systems. Inspects, test components to assure they function properly.  Dismantles, components and install new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts.  Installs and repair electrical lights and wiring.  Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pneumatic systems.  Repairs and maintains structural components of trailers such as frames, wheels, axles, landing legs, side walls, floors, etc.  Sets up and operates machine tools such as grinder, drill, and saws along with welding torch/equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance (P.M.) on plant equipment including, but not limited to, the baler, sorting tables, air compressors and mobile equipment. Conducts daily inspection of the baler including maintenance of the conveyor, wire tie and all support equipment.
• Installs and/or modifies equipment in cooperation with Moulton Management to improve the reliability, simplify the operation, improve operational safety, etc.
• Completes all paperwork on a timely basis, including daily work sheets assigning work to appropriate jobs or equipment.
• Follows company rules, regulations and policies regarding work and safety practices. Performs lock out.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair. Assists with general housekeeping of the Maintenance area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree (AA) or Industrial Maintenance Certification from a two-year college or technical school is preferred
• Welder Certification is desirable

Experience

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience with engine maintenance

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to use measuring devices, rulers, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams and bill of materials.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and priorities

   

About Us:

Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and be able to work from the different positions.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 18 years old.

 

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• NEW! Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Headspace Account for improved emotional well-being
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Paid time off for all new parents
• Relocation package may be available, if applicable

Why Our People Love Working Here…And So Will You!

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores
• Hybrid in-office and remote workplace
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring and growth
• Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams
• Free on-site gym access
• On-Demand pay via DailyPay
• Robust recognition and reward program
• Community Impact opportunities including additional time off to volunteer and charitable match up to $250 per employee
• Tuition reimbursement
• Complimentary refreshment bar with beverages and snacks
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email jobs@metalexchange.com.

 

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. 

 

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

 

 

Posted Min Pay Rate:USD $20.00/Hr.Posted Max Pay Rate:USD $27.00/Hr.