Forklift Mechanic

NEPW Logistics Inc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPW Logistics Inc. is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to maintain and repair forklift trucks across our facilities. The role requires inspecting fleets, identifying repairs, and performing maintenance on electric, gas, and propane units.

Travel to different locations in Maine is required as needed. A valid driver's license, mechanical repair skills, and the ability to read repair manuals are essential, with training provided for less-experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate lift trucks.
• Own basic tool set.
• Willing to travel to Maine as needed.
• Able to read repair manuals for forklift trucks.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Technical degree or previous experience preferred.
• Will train if some experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identify forklift trucks that need repairs.
• Repair and maintain various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
• Test forklifts to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance for forklift trucks.
• Ensure batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
• Replace empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
• Maintain repair log for forklift truck fleet.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical repair

Repair manuals

Analytical thinking

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks used throughout our facilities.

Essential Functions

• Will travel to different locations throughout Maine as needed.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Will train if some experience or knowledge.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to safely operate lift trucks.
• Technical degree or previous experience preferred.
• Have your own basic tool set.

Physical Requirements

• 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 lift 50 pounds at a time.