Forklift Service Mechanics respond to breakdown service calls for needed repairs and perform scheduled routine maintenance at various customer locations on both customer owned and leased forklifts. The primary goal is to troubleshoot, repair and maintain units at the customer’s location when possible.
Preferably located in the southern Findlay area - Lima, Wapakoneta areas.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent, certifications in industrial equipment is preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 95% of the time (service calls are normally within a 50 mile radius of tech's home)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform basic to complex repairs on forklifts and other material handling type equipment as directed by the service department
Conduct thorough inspections on forklifts to identify repairs that are needed and note all findings on workorders
Use proper test equipment for troubleshooting.
Coordinate with parts department to obtain parts needed for repairs.
Accurately and legibly complete paperwork such as workorders, time cards, etc. and turn in on a timely basis
Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
Keep service vehicle clean and stocked with parts supplies; own the tools needed to perform on a daily basis
Comply with all quality and safety policies with our company guidelines.
Complete required training by manufacturer standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working on forklifts, automotive, farm equipment, or other types of heavy equipment. Any hydraulic, electrical, diesel, ICC, engine or mechanical experience is a preferrable
Dependable and timely
Customer oriented, good people skills
Organized and self-motivated
Have basic computer skills.
Must maintain a good driving record.
Strong commitment to teamwork and Beyond World Class Customer Service
Prefer residence south of Findlay but not required
BENEFITS:
Best in class fringe benefit package - $3.00 - $4.00 per hour better than our competition
Healthcare/Dental Plan - $ 103 weekly for Family, $ 35 weekly for Individual with out of pocket maximum of $ 4,800 (Family) and $2,400 (Individual). Co-pays and out of pocket maximum locked in through May 2025.
$35,000 Group Life and Accidental/Dismemberment Insurance
Short-term disability
401K Profit Sharing Plan per 401k eligibility requirements
401K - company match of 50% up to 6% employee contribution
Annual Profit Sharing based on company's performance.
Tool purchase program and Tool insurance program
Annual allowance for work boots
Training provided.
Opportunity for advancement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.84 - $23.89 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person