Forklift Mechanic

MEI Industrial Solutions; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions in Morrisville, PA is seeking a full-time Field Operations mechanic to maintain a diverse fleet including diesel trucks, tractors, trailers, and forklifts. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, inspections, and safety.

You will perform diagnostics, service calls, and rebuilds as needed, document repairs, manage inventory, and work within a team to ensure uptime for MEI's fleet and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years proven fleet mechanic experience (Heavy Equipment and Vehicles).
• Minimum of 1year of intermediate skills working in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests,identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment (Forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.)
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives,adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty,evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and differentrequests;exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when.

Skills

Fleet mechanic experience

MS Office

Diesel maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

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Full Time Field Operations Morrisville, PA, US

Position Summary:

Diesel Truck/Tractor, Trailer and forklift mechanic providing maintenance for MEI fleet of forklifts (6k lb. to Versa Lift 60/80k) Peterbilt and KW tractors and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mid-level mechanic work on diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests,identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment (Forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.)
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives,adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty,evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and differentrequests;exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years proven fleet mechanic experience (Heavy Equipment and Vehicles)
• Minimum of 1year of intermediate skills working in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Construction industry experience
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment,hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Rigging experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The General Foreman is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration, and high levels of noise.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Mechanic and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.