Forklift Maintenance Technician — Keep Operations Rolling

Vinmar International; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability - company paid

Job summary

Vinmar International is seeking a skilled and dependable Industrial Forklift Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and material-handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel-system problems, and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read service manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Forklift mechanic certification or formal technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel-system problems.
• Repair and replace engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, hydraulics, batteries, tires, and other components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including wiring, starters, alternators, and controls.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure equipment meets company and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Communicate repair needs and equipment conditions with supervisors and operations personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and equipment manufacturer safety procedures.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Reading manuals

Education

Forklift mechanic certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Vinmar International is seeking a skilled and dependable Industrial Forklift Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and material-handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel-system problems, and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, and hydraulics.