Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician

Job Summary

Consider joining Metal Exchange as a Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician at our Moulton AL location. You will repair and maintain production equipment facilities and warehouse equipment. If you have excellent diagnostic ability and repair skills in a variety of fields such as mechanical electrical welding hydraulics pneumatics and mobile equipment we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responds to service calls from all areas involving breakdowns to diagnose and repair equipment to meet requirements. Diagnose repair or replace faulty hydraulic mechanical or pneumatic components; This could comprise of things such as bearings couplings electronic components etc. Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from Plant Management
• Coordinates 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 could include 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 required.
• Maintains and repairs over the road RW trailers and related equipment systems. Inspects test components to ensure they function properly. Dismantles components and installls 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 of simplify the operation and 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/tag out procedures.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates 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

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years old.

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Perks of the Job

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• NEW! Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Years 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

Why Our People Love Working HereAnd So Will You!

• Purpose-driven friendly open and respectful culture
• Highly engaged workforce as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores
• Shared core values of safety integrity caring and growth
• Leaders committed to building more diverse inclusive teams
• 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
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program

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 .

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.