Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician

Job Summary

Consider joining Metal Exchange as a Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician at our Moulton, AL location. The Maintenance and Trailer Repair Technician repairs and maintains production and warehouse equipment in addition to assisting with the structural, mechanical, and electrical maintenance needs of the facility.  If you are someone that has excellent diagnostic ability and multi-craft skills including mechanical, electrical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or 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.
• Diagnoses, repairs, or replaces faulty hydraulic, mechanical, or pneumatic components. This could comprise of repairs for bearings, couplings, electronic components, etc.
• Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from Plant Management.
• Coordinates with outside vendors on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant mobile equipment when needed.
• Diagnoses and repairs all mobile equipment (gas, diesel, propane). Major repairs could include engine & transmission replacement.
• Troubleshoots mechanical & electrical problems, performs brake work, tune-ups, and forklift mast repairs.
• Maintains and repairs over the road semi trailers and related equipment systems. Inspects and tests components to ensure they function properly.  Dismantles components and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts. 
• Installs and repairs 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 reliability, operations, and operational safety.
• Completes all paperwork on a timely basis.
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of propane fuel systems, and hydraulics preferred, but not required.

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.
• Must be able to prioritize and make decisions based on the needs of the yard.
• Ability to create a timeline and communicate how much time a repair or maintenance project is projected to take.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 Year’s holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• 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 Here…And 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

WHO WE ARE

Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career.

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, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange and the MX Holdings family of brands 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.