Forklift Mechanic: Equipment Troubleshooter & Maintainer

Crest Industries; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 31,684 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

The Crest Industries family is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to evaluate and repair all mobile equipment and forklifts at the plant. You will inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, and communicate parts needs to management while ordering parts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions, disassembly/reassembly, testing operation, and maintaining records. This role requires hydraulic/electrical experience and a reliability-driven work ethic.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interpret blueprints
• Requires ability to read a tape measure
• Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery such as forklifts
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Hydraulic and electrical background experience
• Regular, reliable attendance required

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and provide corrective action.
• Disassemble forklifts prior to maintenance work.
• Reassemble forklifts after repair or maintenance.
• Start forklifts and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged forklifts and advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to forklifts per procedures.
• Dismantle forklifts and remove parts for repair using specified tools.
• Record production, repair, and forklift maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine forklifts and other material handling equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Repair tools and small engines.
• Maintain working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

Skills

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Crest Industries family is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to evaluate and repair all mobile equipment and forklifts at the plant. You will inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, and communicate parts needs to management while ordering parts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions, disassembly/reassembly, testing operation, and maintaining records. This role requires hydraulic/electrical experience and a reliability-driven work ethic.