A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Forklift Mechanic to maintain their fleet of forklifts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, complete mechanic training, and at least three years of experience. Health benefits, a retirement plan, paid holidays, and PTO are included. This job requires strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, along with organizational capabilities.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of related experience as a forklift mechanic.
State inspection license preferred.
Responsibilities
Inspects forklift fleet to ensure working properly and safely.
Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklifts.
Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts.
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Basic computer skills
Education
High School degree
Forklift mechanic’s training course
Tools
Own tools
Job description
Forklift Mechanic
Pay: $28-32/hr.
Shift: Day
Description:
The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the company fleet of forklifts. This position requires someone with strong organizational and time management skills, deadline and detail oriented. A successful candidate must have extensive experience as a forklift mechanic with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Qualifications:
High School degree required, completion of forklift mechanic’s training course required
Minimum of 3 years of related experience as a forklift mechanic
State inspection license preferred
Must have your own tools
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Basic computer skills necessary
Deadline and detail-oriented
Job Duties:
Inspects forklift fleet to ensure forklifts are working properly and safely, schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklifts
Repairs and maintains various types of forklifts, mostly gas-powered
Identifies any forklifts that need repairs and removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor
Ensures batteries for electric forklifts are fully charged and replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklifts
Maintains repair log for forklift fleet
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
Maintains vehicle records for services and repairs
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with ISI / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures