Fleet Maintenance Technician I

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects forklifts, man-lifts, boom lifts, “Joey’s,” and powered pallet jacks for proper performance.
• Adjusts and repairs equipment, replacing faulty parts, and performs preventive maintenance activities.
• Cleans, lubricates, and conducts routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Consults with other mechanics on smaller jobs.
• Reports damaged or faulty equipment to management.
• Measures voltage, current, and power in AC and DC circuits safely, using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot controls and electrical faults on machinery.
• Performs basic wiring, understands wire gauges, and utilizes a computer with diagnostic software for diagnosing electrical and automation problems.
• Aligns, installs, and maintains belt drives and pulleys; chain and sprocket drives; shaft assemblies; pillow block bearings; various couplings.
• Understands fluid contamination prevention processes and procedures, and installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, hoses, valves, cylinders, filters, regulators, and seals.
• Reads and understands electrical circuit diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and mechanical drawings/blueprints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• An individual in this position has attained a minimum of HS diploma/GED to meet entry-level requirements and has completed certification in any of the skilled maintenance trades.
• Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development activities.
• The individual will have a minimum of 1-3 years of basic mechanical experience.
• The individual should also have a basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Word, Excel and should know how to search, send electronic communication, find files, etc.
• The individual needs to be able to learn and use preventive maintenance software for scheduling and monitoring various equipment throughout the factory.
• The individual should have hands-on experience with all types of equipment controls.
• Current material handling certification, Lock Out/Tag Out, Lifting & Rigging, preventive or predictive maintenance.