Forklift Mechanic

Golden Aluminum; Fort Lupton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Profit sharing

401k with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, Colorado, is seeking a Forklift Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair our forklift fleet. The role includes inspecting trucks, performing repairs on electric, gas, and propane models, and scheduling preventative maintenance.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical repair skills, read manuals, and can follow instructions. The job offers a 2-10 PM Wednesday-Sunday schedule, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
• Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals and procedures
• Have basic Microsoft computer skills, and possess basic/fundamental math skills
• Completion of forklift truck mechanics training course suggested, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
• Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
• Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
• Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
• Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.
• May perform facility preventative maintenance if time allows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading manuals

Mechanical repair

Follow instructions

Analytical skills

Safety rules

Computer literacy

Basic math

Education

Forklift truck mechanics training (recommended)

Job description

Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and is located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We are the proud owner of a patented casting process that supplies coiled aluminum sheet to the packaging and automotive markets with a broad range of alloys, thicknesses, and coatings. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

Benefits:

• $28+ per hour based on experience
• 2-10 PM, Wednesday-Sunday schedule
• Up to $1,200 quarterly bonus
• Profit sharing AND 401k plan with Company Match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with generous company Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid time off, holidays, and disability coverage
• Tuition and gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Job Summary:

Golden Aluminum has an opening for a Forklift Maintenance Technician who is responsible maintaining mobile equipment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
• Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
• Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
• Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
• Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.
• May perform facility preventative maintenance if time allows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
• Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals and procedures
• Have basic Microsoft computer skills, and possess basic/fundamental math skills
• Completion of forklift truck mechanics training course suggested, but not required.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all parts of the forklift truck needing repairs or maintenance, either by kneeling or lying on back.
• Must be able to work necessary shifts as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.