Mechanic

Description

Scrap Management of Saint Joseph, Missouri is looking to hire a mechanic to assist with our fleet and scrap yard maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• •Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• •Evaluate and repair any truck/piece of equipment that is not in good working order.
• •Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• •Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• •Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly.
• •Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• •Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• •Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• •Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• •Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• •Communicates daily with management about any issues surrounding work building and/or equipment.
• •Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• •Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• •Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• •Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• •Experience working on and troubleshooting issues with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.
• •Must have thorough understanding of DOT regulations.
• •Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• •Works well independently and with others.
• •Good communication skills.
• •Organized with attention to detail.
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• •Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• •Bilingual preferred, not required.
• •Current CDL license a plus.
• •Mobile equipment operating experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• •Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• •Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• •Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• •Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.