Forklift Mechanic

Healthcare-AZ-LL; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

FSA / HSA

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Referral program

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Healthcare Arizona LLC in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic to keep our forklifts safe, reliable, and available in a 650,000 sq ft climate-controlled plant that produces memory foam mattresses.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical forklift systems, and maintain service records and parts inventories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Forklift maintenance certification required; ability to work independently.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Identify vendors for parts, place orders, and verify receipt.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, mechanical repairs on forklifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specs and company requirements.
• Inspect hydraulic fluid levels, tires, forks, brakes, and driveline components.
• Install replacement parts and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety compliance.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints/manuals

Safety awareness

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Forklift maintenance certification

Job description

Healthcare Arizona LLC

a premier mattress manufacturing arm of the MLILY company, is an air-conditioned 650,000sq feet manufacturing plant in Goodyear, Arizona. We manufactureadvanced memory foam mattressesthathelp you sleep cooler and more comfortably through the night so that you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever the day throws at you.

Job Summary

- the Forklift Mechanic is responsible for keeping forklifts and material-handling equipment safe, reliable, and available for use by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and general repairs on various types of forklifts.

Pay Range

$30-35/hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify vendors for parts, place orders and verify receipt of materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Control repair costs by utilizing warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
• Maintain adequate inventory of parts and supplies.
• Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and general repairs on forklifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.
• Inspect hydraulic fluid levels, tire condition and pressure, forks, steering, brakes, drive controls, and other critical components.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify worn, damaged, or defective parts.
• Install replacement parts, components, and equipment upgrades.
• Perform diagnostic tests and test drives to verify equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain equipment in clean and presentable condition, including cleaning, washing, and painting as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and forklift systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional and effective communication skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Forklift maintenance or other related certification
• 5+ years of experience doing advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting difficult electrical/hydraulic problems, and working independently

Physical Requirements:

• Very Heavy work: Lifting up to 50 pounds constantly on your own & up to 100 pounds via team lift frequently during a 10-hour shift.
• Standing: To remain on one’s feet in an upright position on and off during a 10-hour shift with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down while bending the spine at the waist 45 degrees or more either over something below waist level or down towards an object on or near the ground.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vision: The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work, and to visually inspect machinery being used.
• Temperature: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, but, must be able to adapt to cold or hot temperatures.
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off, 40 hours of Sick Time Off, 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave, Referral Program, Gym Reimbursement

Healthcare Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of our background and drug screening process and signed employment agreement. Healthcare Arizona is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.