Used Parts Technician

Altorfer Inc; Rensselaer (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altorfer Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to dismantle Caterpillar equipment and salvage usable parts in a shop setting. You will perform teardown, repair, cleaning, and rebuilding tasks while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and customer service. The role requires technical training and at least three years of hands-on experience, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program with a minimum of three years’ service experience required.
• Must have engine, transmission, electrical & hydraulic, diagnostic, trouble shooting and repair skills.
• Computer literate; familiar with Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record, no major violations in past 5 years.
• Must be able to lift up to 75–100 lbs and provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Remove, clean, fix, rebuild parts and components.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner to unload equipment.
• Establish and maintain a service oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
• Ship/receive parts and store for inventory.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Engine repair

Electrical

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Working Hours/Days

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm, OT & weekends as needed

Overview

This position is responsible for tearing down Caterpillar equipment to salvage the parts and components.

Basic Duties

• Remove, clean, fix, rebuild parts and components.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner to unload equipment.
• Establish and maintain a service oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
• Ship/receive parts and store for inventory.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program with a minimum of three years’ service experience required.
• Must have engine, transmission, electrical & hydraulic, diagnostic, trouble shooting and repair skills.
• Computer literate. Must be familiar with programs such as Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment in the shop.
• Must be a self-starter with good time management. Ability to meet time requirement guidelines.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends when needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 75-100lbs and provide your own tools.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in a shop/warehouse environment. May, on a continuous basis, walk, bend and lift up to 75-100lbs. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.