Forklift Fleet Mechanic
Forklift Fleet Mechanic
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Largest aluminum s recycler west of Mississippi.
100 year old family owned and operated firm.
Travis Pattern and Foundry is the largest privately owned provider of aluminum castings west of the Mississippi. 4th Generation owned and operated and 100 years old in 2022!!! Travis Pattern and Foundry understands the value of stability and sustainability.
Travis Pattern and Foundry has an immediate opening for a forklift fleet mechanic. The essential duties of this position will be to perform routine maintenance inspections repairs and rebuilds of plant forklifts. Welding skills are desirable but not required. This is a fulltime hourly nonexempt position.
We are hiring for day shift M F 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
We are only hiring for fulltime work 40/hr week or more overtime is available.
Hourly wage range: $19.66 29.27/hr*
*Wages are DOE subject to a variety of factors including but not limited to: prior relevant experience skilled experience and/or certifications in specific areas of skilled manufacturing.
We are a Union Shop. We are part of the USW Local #289 M (United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied Industrial and Service Workers International) Union.
You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this position and be able to perform the following essential tasks continuously for an 8hour shift.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot adjust and repair forklifts
- Diagnose mechanical hydraulic electric or pneumatic problems and determine how to correct them reviewing repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary
- Preventative maintenance and routine checks on forklifts oil changes hydraulic line repairs brakes etc.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair grease weld cut change parts and complete tasks
- Safe and effective use of hoists lift trucks hand tools and power tools; any candidate must have demonstrated experience with appropriate safety and PPE requirements for each job
- Keep a clean and organized workspace
- Other duties as assigned
Forklifts:
- LPG forklifts (Toyota Clark & Doosan) with 3k 8k lift capacity
- / 70 forklifts in operation
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma / equivalent
- Experience as a forklift mechanic and/or general mechanic
- Working knowledge of hand/power tools
- Must have attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Ability to use a computer and enter work orders tracking/billing inventory and detailing repair EMaintenance Software
- Strong work ethic excellent communication skills and positive team attitude
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities and manage repair timelines between departments
- Must be reliable
- Experience and working knowledge of lock out/tag out
- Experience and working knowledge of confined space work
- Familiarity with OSHA/WISHA regulation
- Ability to read/write simple instructions short correspondence and memos
- Working knowledge of hydraulics pneumatic electrical and mechanics
- Work in both hot and cold work environments
Physical Requirements:
- In the course of regular job duties you will be required to squat bend stoop kneel stand climb and crawl
- Lifting will be required with assistance provided if needed
- Hand dexterity is required in this positoin and the ability to use hand tools is essential
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to considerable amounts of dust diesel fuel fumes and noise
- Exposure to climate condition of the geographic area
- Exposure to chemicals oils grease paints or other irritants
Benefits (eligibility period applies):
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO accrual / Paid Sick leave
- 8 Paid holidays
- 100 Employer sponsored Pension
- Quarterly bonus
- Company sponsored employee appreciation events/lunches
Employment is contingent on passing a postoffer preemployment drug screen within 24 hours of job acceptance. Preemployment and random drug screening does not include .
Travis Pattern and Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. Travis Pattern and Foundry will not discriminate in employment decisions based on protected characteristics protected by law such as race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin age disability genetics and veteran status. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications and merit.
1413 E Hawthorne Rd
Spokane WA 99218
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- Pay TypeHourly
Employment Type
Hourly
