Forklift Shop Technician: Precise Repairs & Turnarounds

GENERAL SOURCE INC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

General Source Inc is seeking a skilled Forklift Shop Mechanic to join our team in Minneola, FL. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and prepare forklifts for sales and rental operations, ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation and timely turnaround in a shop setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, servicing LP gas, electric, and diesel forklifts, and replacing worn components while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Prior experience as forklift mechanic or diesel mechanic in shop.
• Able to diagnose hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with LP gas, electric, and/or diesel forklifts preferred.
• Ability to read manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Must supply own hand tools; specialty tools provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems on various forklift models.
• Conduct engine tune-ups, brake repairs, and transmission servicing on LP gas, diesel, and electric forklifts.
• Replace worn or damaged components including masts, cylinders, pumps, and motors.
• Maintain accurate service records and document parts usage and labor for each repair order.
• Ensure shop safety standards and cleanliness are upheld at all times.
• Coordinate with service manager on parts ordering and job status updates.

Skills

Forklift diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Reading wiring diagrams

Schematics

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

General Source Inc is seeking a skilled Forklift Shop Mechanic to join our team in Minneola, FL. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and prepare forklifts for sales and rental operations, ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation and timely turnaround in a shop setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, servicing LP gas, electric, and diesel forklifts, and replacing worn components while maintaining strict