Mechanic II - Crown Forklift Mechanic

American Furniture Warehouse; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Forklift Mechanic in Denver, CO. The role requires diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment functionality. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and time management skills alongside 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must own your own tools.
• Crown Stock picker experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

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American Furniture Warehouse provided pay range

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Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Starting Pay: $38-40 hourly

The Forklift Mechanic will diagnose and perform all, electrical and hydraulic repairs on a variety of powered industrial equipment, including Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallets Jacks, and other material handling equipment. The Forklift Mechanic will read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. To perform preventive maintenance, they routinely check items such as hydraulic fluid levels, tire pressure, the condition of the forks, drive control, steering, and brakes. At least 1-2 years of experience required.

Job Requirements

• Must own your own tools.
• Crown Stock picker experience preferred.
• Computer skills in operating Windows-based programs
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency, and exceed expectations.
  
  

Job Expectations

• Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
• Performs all general repairs on forklifts, order pickers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile al, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Determines equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades, and controlling corrosion.
• Completes repairs by making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies equipment performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and executes tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Must possess great time management and organizational skills.
• Professional with good communication skills.
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Preforming equipment repairs may require the ability to lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of material handling equipment
• Moving parts up to 100 lbs. frequently and ability to handle/manipulate up to 250 bs. frequently.
  
  

Physical Work Environment

• Fluorescent Lighting
• Concrete Flooring
• Climate affected by outside conditions including extreme heat.
• Considerable exterior noise
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse
  
  

A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon the job offer.

American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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