What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at Midwest Scrap Management Inc?
Description:
Requirements:
Scrap Management of Saint Joseph, Missouri is looking to hire a mechanic to assist with our fleet and scrap yard maintenance. Knowledge of diesel engines is a requirement.
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.