Mechanic

Mechanic

Alter Trading Corporation, a 123 year old privately held company with over 70 scrap metal processing facilities and affiliates throughout nine states in the Midwest and Southern region is searching for an energetic, detail-oriented Maintenance Mechanic. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service. Our corporate support center and marketing is located in St. Louis, MO, with Trading Offices located in St. Louis and in Hong Kong. Our website is www.Altertrading.com

Job Description/Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and conduct preventive maintenance on all facility equipment.

1. Inspect and conduct preventive maintenance on all equipment

2. May maintain facility equipment, on or off site including but not limited to:

• Cranes
• Forklifts
• Loaders
• Non-ferrous Shear
• Skid Steer
• Sorting Lines
• Shredders
• Trucks
• Trailers
• Wire Striper

3. Prepare & maintain all maintenance records

4. Organize and maintain cleanliness of Maintenance Department

5. You will be involved in variety of other responsibilities including ordering parts, welding, and fabricating, minor electrical repairs

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED required. Prefer AAS (technical degree) and/or technical certification in Truck Repair, Welding, Hydraulics, and Electrical & Diesel Mechanics.

2. Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in truck repairs, diesel mechanics, hydraulics, welding, electrical record keeping, and preventive maintenance programs. Must be able to multi-task & have the ability to develop effective working relationships with vendors & suppliers. Must be able to analyze facts and determine action using a range of procedures within limits of standard practice. Good communication skills and some computer skills required to utilize online PM programs as well as computer diesel, hydraulic and or electrical program