Forklift Field Mechanic - Billings / Great Falls, MT area

Welch Equipment Company; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Company work vehicle provided

Job summary

Welch Equipment Company is seeking a Forklift Field Mechanic in the Billings, MT area to repair and service material handling equipment at customer sites. A company vehicle is provided and the role follows a M-F 8-hour shift with overtime availability.

The technician will disassemble, inspect, replace defective parts, test operation, and advise on further repairs. Requires HS diploma or GED, active driver's license, and 6 months of experience or relevant certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Active driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle.
• 6 Months of Mechanic Experience or Completed Certificate of Automotive or Diesel Service / Repair.
• ASE - Automotive Service Excellence Certificate a plus but not required.
• Requires strong instruction communication skills, both in giving and receiving.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate how to diagnose and troubleshoot specific technical problems.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Requires flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and environments.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on scheduled time and check in with dispatcher for daily work assignments.
• Drive to and from customer locations in company-provided service vehicle with tools & parts inventory.
• Perform routine scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment (oil changes, filter changes, etc.).
• Disassemble engine and repair/replace defective parts as needed.
• Remove and repair cylinder heads, grind valves, replace components per specs.
• Repair/replace and adjust subassemblies such as forks, transmission, brakes, drive chain.
• Test operation and verify engine performance using test equipment.
• Report safety concerns and track time daily for customer invoicing.

Skills

Oral communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Driving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Forklift Field Mechanic - Billings / Great Falls, MT area

#WCH-19676

Billings, Montana, United States

Job Description

About Welch Equipment

Welch Equipment Company is the premier provider of material handling solutions and represents equipment from the world's #1 manufacturers. Our culture of continuous improvement, or Kaizen, is embedded throughout the organization and is only one of the many “tools” to our success in supporting our employees.

Our core values are:

• Customer Commitment
• Integrity & Accountability
• Act with Urgency
• Respect
• Teamwork

Our goal is to provide our employees with the tools needed to build a successful career, not just a job. We provide top notch support for our technicians in the form of manufacturer training, tech support, field service supervisors, on the job training in a controlled environment, cutting -edge technology and leaders trained to support.

We are seeking employees who are ready to join a culture of continuous improvement, positive attitude, and servant leadership. If that’s you come build your career with us at Welch Equipment Company and let’s continue to set the standard!

Use this Link to learn more about what it's like to be a Welch Equipment Technician!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FXydkmcs4U&t=5s

Brief Position Description

The person in this role will be responsible for repairing material handling equipment, transmission s , or other subassemblies according to specifications, and using hand tools and power tools. A t echnician will disassemble unit s and examine the condition, movement, or alignment of parts visually or using gauges. The technician will replace defective parts using hand tools, arbor press, flexible power press, and power tools as needed. The t echnician will also reassemble unit s and test operation.

Job Type and Schedule : Full time , M-F 8-hour shift with overtime availabl e

Reports t o: Utah Service Manager

Location: Must be located in the Billings, Montana area

• Uniforms and PPE are provided
• Company work vehicle provided
• Shift: 8 hour shift with overtime available
• Compensation: $25-$36 per hour

Responsibilities

• Reporting to work on scheduled time every day and check in with dispatcher for daily work assignments.
• Driving to & from customer location in company provided service vehicle that has needed tools & part stock inventory.
• Perform routine scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment (oil changes, filter changes, pressure checks, etc.)
• Disassemble engine and repairs / replaces defective parts such as carburetor and generator as needed.
• Removes cylinder heads, grind valves, scrape off carbon, replace valves, pistons, cylinders, and rings as needed using hand and power tools.
• Hammers out dents & bends in frame, welds tears & breaks, reassembles frame.
• Repairs/replaces other defective parts, such as horn, headlight, controls, gas & oil tanks, starter, and muffler assemblies.
• Repairs/replaces and adjusts subassemblies such as forks, transmission, brakes, and drive chain according to specifications.
• Listens to engine, examines vehicle frame and advises customer on condition and needed further repairs.
• Connects test panel to engine and checks generator output, ignition timing, and other engine performance indicators.
• Use electrical test equipment to test electric forklifts
• Each Technician will report to the Service Manager, with any problems or concerns regarding safety issues, customer problems, etc. Technician responsible to track their time each day per repair, making sure appropriate customer is invoiced correctly
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Active driver’s license and a bility to safely and effectively drive a company vehi c le
• 6 Months of Mechanic Experience or Completed Certificate of Automotive or Diesel Service / Repair
• ASE -Automotive Service Excellence Certificate a plus but not required.
• Requires strong instruction communication skills, both in giving and receiving.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate how to diagnose and troubleshoot specific technical problems.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Requires flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and environments.

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