Forklift Technician/Mechanic

Job purpose

To serve our customer and salespersons with technical support and to give the best customer service. To help the development of a qualified repair technician staff by providing ongoing technical training, and to serve as technical support for our customers by serving as a liaison between the end user and the manufacturer.

Duties and responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy to medium equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for service and repairs
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Examine and repair hydraulic system
• Examine and repair brake systems on all equipment
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Projects as assigned by Management

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, or
• Technical college diploma or certification, and
• At least 1 year experience in related mechanical field

Knowledge

• In depth mechanical knowledge of material handling products
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Good knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service
• Good Techniques in repairing equipment
• Excellent mechanical knowledge
• Excellent knowledge on safety and ergonomics

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Proficiency in computers
• Attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooter
• Excellent listening skills
• Complex problem solving skills
• Great quality control skills

Abilities

• Meet deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Ability to read technical materials
• Demonstrate focus on safety (driving habits and lifting)
• Must pass any customer Safety Tests, to be able to enter their facilities
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrate the ability to listen for malfunctions
• Demonstrate ability to make good on the spot decisions
• Make sound judgement
• Excellent abilities to recognize safety hazards

Other Characteristics such as personal characteristics

• Independent worker
• Commitment to company vision and mission
• Awareness of lean business principles

Certification

• Valid Driver License, with good driving record
• Forklift Operators License/Certification

Working environment and Physical demands

The work environment characteristics described here representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working environment

While performing this duty, employee will be exposed to loud noise level. Employee can be exposed to extremely hot and cold environments. When performing the duties of this job, it is a requirement to wear Personal Protective Equipment whenever appropriate.

Physical requirements

While performing this duty, employee will be required to frequently sit, walk, talk, and listen. Employee is required to frequently use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects or controls, including products we service. Employee must often stand, kneel, and bend over, and lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Employee will be exposed to hazardous materials, i.e. grease, fuel, pressured gas, and/or oil. Employee will be required to kneel, sit, stand, and lay on hard surfaces, i.e. concrete and/or asphalt. Appropriate material handling equipment should be used to lift or move items that are heavy or bulky. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

• No Direct Reports