Forklift Mechanic - Hands-On Maintenance for Uptime

ManpowerGroup; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Forklift Mechanic in Appleton, WI to support the Maintenance department and keep production running smoothly. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and keep material handling operations reliable.

The ideal candidate has hands-on forklift maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing forklift or similar industrial material handling equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and complete repairs effectively.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a production environment with attention to detail.
• Willingness to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support continuous workflow.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment to keep material handling operations running reliably.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service tasks to reduce downtime and support production goals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues, including components that affect safe and efficient forklift performance.
• Support maintenance priorities by responding to equipment needs during scheduled production windows.
• Maintain accurate maintenance practices and follow established safety procedures while working on equipment.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Collaboration

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Forklift Mechanic in Appleton, WI to support the Maintenance department and keep production running smoothly. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and keep material handling operations reliable.

The ideal candidate has hands-on forklift maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a safety-first mindset.