Forklift Mechanic

Marketing Alliance Group; Boyce (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Marketing Alliance Group is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to keep forklifts in optimal condition through routine maintenance and timely repairs. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults across LP, gas, and electric forklifts, repair masts, attachments, and drive units, and follow a work order system driven by daily inspection reports.

You will collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure fleet readiness, safety standards, and on-time operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in forklift maintenance or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair as needed.
• Read and interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Must be a self-motivated team player with a service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and inspect forklifts to ensure safe operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and replace defective parts.
• Work on LP, gas, and electric forklifts and related components.
• Operate on a work-order basis following daily inspection reports.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep fleet ready.

Skills

Experience

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Time management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Forklift Mechanic ensures forklifts remain in optimal condition through regular maintenance, timely repairs, and strict adherence to safety standards, supporting operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repairs:Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on forklifts, including brake, hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems
• Troubleshooting:Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, detect safety issues, and replace defective parts.
• System Expertise:Work on LP, gas, and electric; repair mast, attachment, and reach mechanisms; and maintain steering and drive units.
• Repairs: Work from a work order driven system via daily inspection reports
• Team Coordination:Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure fleet readiness and compliance with operational schedules

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a related field, including maintenance of various lifts
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to meet all safety standards
• Self-motivated flexible team-player, with a service-oriented mind set and the persistence to following through on commitments in a timely manner.
• Ability to read/interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced, deadline driven environment, as well as a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Supervision Received:

Works with minimal supervision. Issues and concerns need to be communicated to the supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Frequently raises objects from a lower to a higher position or moves objects horizontally from position-to position. Weight is often more than 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently uses upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Weight is often more than 50 lbs.
• Reaching: Extends hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Weight is usually more than 50 lbs.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward at the waist. Weight is usually more than 50 lbs.
• Standing: Standing for sustained periods at a time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks often for sustained periods of time.

Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.

• Lifting: Frequently raises objects from a lower to a higher position or moves objects horizontally from position-to position. Weight is often more than 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently uses upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Weight is often more than 50 lbs.
• Reaching: Extends hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Weight is usually more than 50 lbs.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward at the waist. Weight is usually more than 50 lbs.
• Standing: Standing for sustained periods at a time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks often for sustained periods of time.

Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.