Sr. Forklift Mechanic

Personalization Mall; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Personalization Mall in Medford, OR is seeking a Sr. Forklift Mechanic responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts and related equipment.

The role covers diagnosing hydraulic and electrical issues, servicing engines, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of diesel-fueled trailers and electrics. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, welding ability, and a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in vehicle mechanics including gasoline and propane engine repair and rebuilding.
• Strong communication skills are required interact with customers, vendors and equipment factory representatives.
• Auto air conditioning repair.
• Propane gas fitters license preferred.
• Forklift certification. (Harry & David will certify)
• Automotive diagnostic computer skills.
• Advanced welding skills (overhead, vertical, bracing, silver solder, stick and wire feed) are essential.
• Must have a valid Oregon’s Driver’s license and pass a driver record review.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to initial and follow-up drug testing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with some overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and service.
• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic problems and complex electrical problems.
• Maintain and repair gasoline and propane engines.
• Fuel refrigerated trailers with diesel as needed.
• Work with electric forklifts and related equipment.
• Adhere to safety practices and company policies.
• Interact with customers, vendors and equipment factory representatives as needed.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Forklift maintenance

Gasoline/propane engines

Auto air conditioning

Diagnostics

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school

Tools

Automotive diagnostic computer

Job description

The Sr. Forklift Mechanic will perform preventive maintenance and all routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained and running in good condition using safe work habits.

Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic problems and complex electrical problems will be required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in multi maintenance experience with an industrial environment preferred.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and service.
• Working knowledge of gasoline and propane engines.
• Must be able to fuel refrigerated trailers with diesel.
• Must have a working knowledge of Electric Forklifts.
• Good basic math skills (including percentages, fractions and decimals) are required.
• Must follow company policies and procedures including adherence to safe work practices.
• A demonstrated ability to adapt to overlapping demands and interruptions is essential.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of walking and standing, able to lift up to 50 or more and to crouch and/or crawl in confined areas.
• Must be able to work in an environment that has exposure to chemical smells, dust, dirt and including extreme heat and cold, as well as in a noisy environment.

Requirements

This position has the following requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in vehicle mechanics including gasoline and propane engine repair and rebuilding.
• Strong communication skills are required interact with customers, vendors and equipment factory representatives.
• Auto air conditioning repair.
• Propane gas fitters license preferred.
• Forklift certification. (Harry & David will certify)
• Automotive diagnostic computer skills.
• Advanced welding skills (overhead, vertical, bracing, silver solder, stick and wire feed) are essential.
• Must have a valid Oregon’s Driver’s license and pass a driver record review.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to initial and follow-up drug testing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with some overtime and weekends.

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