Forklift Mechanic - 1st Shift

Ace Hardware Corporation; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Wilmer, TX. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair equipment to keep our distribution systems running efficiently.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a proactive maintenance culture. We offer comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for long‑term career growth within Ace’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours.
• Experience with general maintenance/electrical duties preferred.
• Knowledge of conveyors systems and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure smooth operation.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery and diagnose malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and implement corrective actions using manuals and blueprints.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, components, or equipment as needed.
• Record maintenance type and cost of repairs.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints & manuals

Tools operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PM Software

Job description

Compensation Details: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay).
• Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire.
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law.
• You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met).
• Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
• Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position
• Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters.
• Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Adoption cost reimbursement

Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic

What You’ll Do

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance or repair to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery, equipment, or systems to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members. This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment. It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization.

What you need to succeed:

• Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.
• Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours.
• Experience with general maintenance/ electrical duties preferred.
• Have general knowledge of conveyors systems, and ability to trouble shoot.
• Ability to CMMS and good computer skills for utilizing PM Software system.
• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing/ distribution environment.

We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.