Maintenance Technician - Forklikft and Hydraulic

Position Summary

Must have forklift and hydraulic mechanic experience. Maintains shop equipment and ensures machines and facility are operating correctly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains production equipment in good working order.
• Performs maintenance of the total property and equipment within cost guidelines while maintaining a minimum amount of downtime.
• Performs electrical/mechanical breakdowns; replaces or repairs worn or defective parts to meet manufacturer's specifications.
• Installs, repairs, rebuilds, wires, and maintains a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment such as motors, forklifts, production equipment, transformers, alarms, machines, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic devices.
• Possesses a good working knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems for shop equipment as well as rolling stock.
• Follows instructions and works with moderate supervision.
• Adheres to Company HSE rules and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance of all company equipment.
• May be licensed in electrical or mechanical trades by the city when available.
• Responds to after‑hour callouts as required.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Completes work orders as directed.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co‑workers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or an equal combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years of machine operating experience.
• No required testing.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Bending, squatting, climbing, pulling, stooping, twisting, reaching, and working at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work under pressure.