Shop Foreman - Forklift Mechanic

C&C Lift Truck Inc; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Vacation Time

Retirement Plan Opportunities

Overtime Opportunities

Competitive wages

Supplemental Pay

Job summary

C&C Lift Truck Inc in Edison, NJ is seeking an experienced A Level Shop Technician. The candidate will manage shop technicians and perform diagnostics and repairs on various forklifts and heavy equipment.

The required experience is 5 to 10 years in a related field. Benefits include a union pension plan, medical, dental, vision benefits, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload for shop technicians.
• Assist in complex repairs and diagnostics.
• Perform scheduled PM and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Management experience

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Job description

We are not seeking forklift operators; this role is geared towards those with experience repairing forklifts or other heavy equipment. Candidates need minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience.

Founded in 1977, C&C Lift Truck, Inc. has continuously grown over the last 49 years to become one of the leading forklift dealerships in the Tri-State area, and one of the leading Komatsu dealers in the country. We are family owned and operated, and currently service NY, NJ and Eastern PA. We are currently looking for an experienced A Level Shop Technician to work in our Edison, NJ location. Our mechanics will be required to accurately diagnose and repair all company and customer equipment.

C&C Offers:

• Union Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available
• Vacation Time
• Retirement Plan Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Supplemental Pay (bonus pay, commission pay, signing bonus)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assign and manage workload for other shop technicians
• Assist junior technicians with complex repairs
• Job will require IC forklift repairs, including:
  • Complex diagnostic on all makes and models
  • Large repairs, such as transmission overhauls, engine rebuilds, replacements, etc.
  • Diagnostic and repair of fuel systems (Gas, LPG, & Diesel)
• Electric forklift repairs
  • Diagnosis of complex wiring issues
  • Battery and charger diagnostic and repair
• Hydraulic system repairs
• Brake and steer axle system repairs
• Complete scheduled PM and repair assignments within the time frame allotted
• Use diagnostic tools to test forklift components
• Perform quality inspections on junior technicians’ repairs and services.

Skills Required:

• Prior foreman or management experience
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Computer proficient, with history of working with digital workorder systems and computer diagnostic tools.
• Employee must be able to push, pull, carry, grasp, reach and crouch when needed for the job
• Employee must be able to communicate effectively with management, customers, and other employees
• Job will require the employee to interpret documents, comprehend basic instructions (written or verbal), apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks
• Employee must be able to analyze information and write a diagnosis on work orders
• The ability to decipher different colors
• Must be able to work individually and as a team

Qualifications:

• Prefer 3 or more years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or related mechanic jobs
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Schedule:

7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. shop hours

All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal, drug screening and motor vehicle background check.