Forklift Mechanic

Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, steering, braking, charging, and powertrain systems.
• Diagnose and repair mast assemblies, lift chains, forks, carriages, side shifters, rotators, clamps, and other attachments.
• Repair and maintain LP, gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered forklifts.
• Perform battery maintenance, charging system inspections, and battery replacements.
• Perform tire, wheel, brake, steering, and suspension repairs.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify safety concerns before failures occur.
• Rebuild components including hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, brakes, and drive assemblies.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed to support repairs.
• Reliability & Equipment Availability
• Maintain high equipment availability and support efforts to reduce downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities for recurring failures.
• Identify opportunities for reliability improvements and cost reduction.
• Aid in the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support equipment improvement projects and modifications.
• Documentation & CMMS
• Complete all work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document labor, parts, failure causes, corrective actions, and recommendations within the CMMS.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inspection reports.
• Aid in inventory identification and spare parts recommendations.
• Communicate equipment status and repair progress to supervisors and operations personnel.
• Safety
• Follow all OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Perform all work in accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections before returning equipment to service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Promote safe work practices and participate in safety initiatives.
• Team Support
• Support maintenance activities on other equipment when forklift workload permits.
• Aid in repairs of aerial lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, golf carts, and other facility equipment.
• Participate in training programs and continuously develop technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience repairing industrial forklifts or similar mobile equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance software systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Hyster, Yale, Combilift, Toyota, Kalmar, Cat, Crown, or similar equipment.
• Experience with forklifts ranging from 3,000 lbs. to 60,000 lbs. capacity.
• Experience with industrial battery systems and chargers.
• Experience using diagnostic software and electronic service tools.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as EMaint.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Technical school, military maintenance, automotive, diesel, or industrial maintenance background.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.