Forklift Mechanic

Manpower, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manufacturing in Appleton, WI is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to join its Maintenance team. You will support production operations by inspecting, diagnosing and repairing forklift equipment, and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safe practices, attention to detail, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to keep daily operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing forklift or similar industrial material handling equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and complete repairs effectively.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a production environment with attention to detail.
• Comfort working scheduled shifts and adapting to changing maintenance priorities.
• Willingness to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support continuous workflow.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment to keep material handling operations running reliably.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service tasks to reduce downtime and support production goals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues, including components that affect safe and efficient forklift performance.
• Support maintenance priorities by responding to equipment needs during scheduled production windows.
• Maintain accurate maintenance practices and follow established safety procedures while working on equipment.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Production environment

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to join their team. As a Forklift Mechanic, you will be part of the Maintenance department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment which will align successfully in the organization.

Location: Appleton, WI

Pay Range:

Shift: Varies by assignment

What's the Job?

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment to keep material handling operations running reliably.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service tasks to reduce downtime and support production goals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues, including components that affect safe and efficient forklift performance.
• Support maintenance priorities by responding to equipment needs during scheduled production windows.
• Maintain accurate maintenance practices and follow established safety procedures while working on equipment.

What's Needed?

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing forklift or similar industrial material handling equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and complete repairs effectively.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a production environment with attention to detail.
• Comfort working scheduled shifts and adapting to changing maintenance priorities.
• Willingness to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support continuous workflow.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to uptime and reliability in a manufacturing setting.
• Role focused on hands-on mechanical work with real impact on daily operations.
• Clear maintenance expectations tied to production support and equipment readiness.
• Support from a team environment where priorities and schedules matter.
• A chance to grow your skills by working on industrial equipment in an active facility.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)