Industrial Truck Mechanic - Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP)

Industrial Truck Mechanics earn a top hourly base rate of $44.635, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate is $44.435, with pay increases to the top rate after three consecutive months of employment.

Benefits

• Immediate access to company-provided healthcare with premium coverage for hospital, surgical, medical, drug, hearing, dental, and vision.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Accident, sickness, and extended disability benefits.
• Automatic enrollment in TESPHE (hourly employee 401(k) plan) at a 3% pre-tax contribution rate, plus company contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
• Eligibility for holiday pay, profit sharing, lump-sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all powered industrial vehicles in the plant (Yale forklifts, Cushman carriers, and carts).
• Repair and maintain Cummins diesel pumps.
• Maintain PMHV batteries and battery chargers.
• Repair and maintain fire pumps in the plant.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day, and/or work overtime while maintaining good attendance.
• Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect, and accept instructions from leadership.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform trade tasks, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead (including on ladders and platforms), and use tools typical of the trade.
• Tasks may require reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and operating powered industrial vehicles (PMHV or hilo).
• Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to the trade.
• Must be able to maneuver effectively around vehicles, equipment, assembly lines, and facility.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bona fide apprenticeship, or
• 8 years of previous experience, or
• A combination of work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship in the trade.
• Mechanical background with experience in electrical diagnosis, parts repair, or replacement on forklifts and burden carriers.

Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen (THC not included), physical, and background check is required.