Industrial Maintenance Tech

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Alachua, FL seeks an experienced maintenance mechanic for a temp-to-hire role. You will change and water forklift batteries, perform preventive maintenance, and inspect equipment. The job requires working with powered and manual tools, in extreme temperatures and at heights.

The shift is Monday-Thursday, 6PM-6AM. Ideal candidates have basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, experience with lift trucks, and the ability to read manuals and

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety rules, maintenance instructions and diagrams.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, welding/fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Change and water batteries for forklift fleet and perform PMs.
• Inspect equipment, respond to service requests and use tools safely.
• Maintain tools, keep spare parts organized, and record maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lift truck & pallet jack repair

Tool inventory & maintenance

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school diploma preferred

Job description

Job description

Manufacturing company located in Alachua, FL has immediate opening for an experienced maintenance mechanic. This is a temp to hire position offering permanent employment after probation period (approximately 90 days).

Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this person will be responsible for changing and watering batteries for our fleet of forklifts, completing preventive maintenance on equipment/machinery, completing regular inspections, and responding to requests for service. This is a skilled / semi-skilled position in several trades which is expected to include working with powered and manual tools, technical publications, lubricants, cleaners, paints and primers. This individual will work as part of a team and independently in extreme temperatures and sometimes at heights on equipment and ladders.

*The shift for this position is Monday-Thursday, 6PM-6AM*

Must have experience or be able to acquire basic competency with the following:

• Basic electrical and electronic troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems
• Maintains and repairs lift trucks and pallet jacks.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools carefully.
• Organizes and maintains tool room and spare parts storage rooms.
• Performs accurate records for preventive maintenance.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interpret and work from sketches and diagrams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade school diploma preferred. Preferably experience in building and plant maintenance work which involved electrical, mechanical, welding/fabrication, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week