Forklift Mechanic & Industrial Equipment Pro – Day Shift

ILSCi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 90day

401K plan after 90 day

Free Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time

Steel toe and prescription safety eyeg

Training opportunities

Job summary

ILSCi is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic / Industrial Equipment Technician to join our warehouse maintenance team. This role maintains, diagnoses, and repairs forklifts and material handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, experience with electric and LP forklifts, and a commitment to safety and preventative maintenance; OSHA-compliant practices and attention to safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience repairing forklifts or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read service manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Certification in forklift repair or industrial maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
• Repair electric, propane, and diesel forklifts.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, and steering components.
• Maintain service records and maintenance logs for all equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Replace worn or defective components including motors, bearings, chains, and batteries.
• Support repairs on additional warehouse equipment such as: dock levelers, pallet jacks.

Skills

Forklift repair

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading wiring diagrams

Driver's license

Education

Forklift repair certification

Tools

Welding

Job description

ILSCi is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic / Industrial Equipment Technician to join our warehouse maintenance team. This role maintains, diagnoses, and repairs forklifts and material handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, experience with electric and LP forklifts, and a commitment to safety and preventative maintenance; OSHA-compliant practices and attention to safety.