Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic

Description: The Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic will perform maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks used throughout the facility.

Benefits Competitive Wages Paid Vacation and Sick time Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account 8 Paid holiday days Company-paid Life Insurance Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic responsibilities Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely. Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs. Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.

Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered. Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly. Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks.

Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged. Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks. Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.

Requirements: Mechanic/Forklift Mechanic Skills/Abilities: Previous experience repairing Toyota, Hyster, Clark, Crown, and Yale required. Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.

Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.

Excellent mechanical repair skills. Ability to follow instructions.

Analytical and problem-solving skills. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of forklift truck mechanic's training course preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of accessing all parts of the forklift truck needing repairs or maintenance, either by kneeling or lying on back. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. PIb2ff69f0cbbc-31181-32466532