Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123

About the Company

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides customers with a local resource for material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products, and support services. We cultivate a culture of passionate people and inspired innovation, supporting employees and their professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Crown and all other makes of lift trucks.
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
• Maintain a service van and its inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.
• Less than 2 years of related experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, and internal combustion engines.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Good written/verbal communication and customer care skills.
• Technical degree, previous lift truck repair, welding experience, or knowledge of testing equipment.
• Familiarity with tools such as common hand tools, electrical/air tools, torch, arc welder, and testing equipment.
• Industry-related training.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals, plan, and follow through.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range for the position is $23 to $28 per hour, with skills and related experience taken into consideration.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan with company contribution.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan: Crown matches 100% of the first 4% of eligible pay contributed; employees are 100% vested in company matching contributions.
• Company-paid life and disability benefits, with optional supplemental term life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation accrued based on length of service and position.
• 24 hours of personal leave or 40 hours of City of Chicago paid sick leave, depending on territory.
• Birthday pay for non-exempt employees.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• Award-winning service training.
• Company vehicle for field service technicians.
• Tool insurance.
• No flat rate.
• 40 hours per week plus overtime.
• Uniforms and specialty tools provided.
• Primarily 1st shift.
• Career advancement opportunities.