Lift Truck Mechanic (Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720)

About the role

The Head Mechanic at Mohawk Industries is responsible for maintaining mobile and stationary equipment as well as the operation lines in a safe and effective manner. This position provides facility mechanical maintenance support to minimize production downtime and ensure efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular service, testing, and assessment of forklifts/lift trucks and other equipment to ensure safe operation
• Maintain detailed service records and component adjustments made in the vehicles
• Observe and dismantle mechanical devices to access and adjust functional parts and control instruments
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting in accordance with NFPA guidelines
• Install plumbing for liquids and air, run electrical conduit, and wiring to secondary control panels
• Operate welder to weld various metals (iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloy metals)
• Conduct advanced electrical/electronic troubleshooting of control systems
• Perform precision mechanical adjustments on critical equipment
• Carry out building repairs, including electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry tasks
• Assist with the installation of new equipment and assembly lines
• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on various equipment and machinery
• Assist in construction projects within the plant and warehouse
• Collaborate with engineers and project groups to upgrade or install new processes and equipment
• Respond to emergencies and work orders promptly
• Maintain logs and reports reflecting department activity, equipment usage, maintenance history, building inspections, etc.
• May be required to operate powered industrial trucks/equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Lift Truck Certification preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems
• Industrial Systems Technology degree or equivalent highly desired
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial setting
• Any of the following experience preferred:
• Cutting and torching
• Using drill press and hand drill
• Using a pipe threader
• Straight edge machine alignment and belt tensioning
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam systems
• Performing job specific general maintenance duties that includes experience in maintenance of mechanical and low voltage electrical equipment
• General knowledge of applicable building, electrical, plumbing, generators, etc.
• Proficient using all applicable tools and equipment

Qualifications

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Keep simple records and make routine reports
• Apply skill, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, disassemble, replace, reassemble, and maintain equipment or facilities
• Read and understand technical documents and instructions such as blueprints, manufacturing, and installation instruction sheets, etc.
• Operate and perform preventative maintenance on assigned department equipment, machinery, tools, etc.

Skills

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Keep simple records and make routine reports
• Apply skill, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of tasks to adjust, repair, disassemble, replace, reassemble, and maintain equipment or facilities
• Read and understand technical documents and instructions such as blueprints, manufacturing, and installation instruction sheets, etc.
• Operate and perform preventative maintenance on assigned department equipment, machinery, tools, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and rewards program

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the position and the team.