Level I Technician

NFI Industries; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Level I Technician to perform all aspects of MHE planned maintenance on forklifts and related equipment. The role requires basic automotive experience, mechanical skills with hand tools, and good customer service. This position reports to a lead technician or manager.

The base hourly rate is $20.43–$27.24, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, PTO, and parental leave. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 75 lbs or more.
• Computer applications including MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance on forklift (LP and electric) with fluid changes, filter replacements, and lube.
• Conduct Tune Ups – adjust valves, replace spark plugs and wires.
• Make brake/riser adjustments and inspect wheel bearings.
• Inspect and water forklift batteries on a defined schedule; perform battery removal and installs.
• Provide equipment paint touch ups and rotate attachment pads as needed.
• Replace parts such as horns, lights, tires, etc., as required.
• Achieve a minimum of 60 completed PM services per month.
• Maintain productivity level at 80–90%.

Skills

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Lifting 75 lbs

Education

Post high school / technical training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Level I Technician performs all aspects of MHE planned maintenance service on equipment. This position requires knowledge of mechanics hand tools and basic automotive experience. Must have computer experience, good communication skills and good customer service skills. This position will report to a lead technician or manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forklift (LP and electrical) Preventative Maintenance services
  • Fluid change, engine oil, transmission fluid, differential gear lube and hydraulic fluid.
  • Filter replacements, Air filter, oil filter, fuel filter and ATF filter.
• Perform Tune Ups- adjust valves and replace spark plug and spark plug wires.
• Brake / riser adjustments
• Inspect and repack wheel bearings
• Inspect and water forklift batteries on a defined schedule
• Battery removal and installs
• Equipment paint touch ups as required
• Attachment pad rotations
• Part replacements as necessary - can include horns, lights, tires, etc.
• Meet a minimum of 60 Completed PM Services per month
• Keep a minimum of a 80 - 90% productivity level

Qualifications

• Post high school / technical school education not required, but desirable
• Customer service skills
• Computer applications using MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 75 lbs or more without restriction
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to work in environment with excessive noise and respiratory hazards without restriction
• Must be able to stand or lie down for extended periods of time to repair equipment
• Must be able to have flexible movement: to reach equipment and/or parts and maneuver equipment
• Must have and keep a valid driver's license.

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $20.43-27.24/hr. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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