Forklift Technician
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Job Location:
Kimberly, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the powered industrial vehicle equipment both electrical and propane within Luvata Appletons three manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude be able to work in a productive and safe manner and be self-motivated.
Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance on all powered industrial vehicles including but not limited to oil changes greasing and inspection of hoses belts fluids and wiring.
- Perform regular vehicle inspections per manufacturers standards including testing and measurement verifying safe and proper operation.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical electrical and hydraulic issues to ensure optimal performance
- Identify the solution to issues and the cost to repair.
- Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts and equipment.
- Maintain parts inventory and identify critical spares
- Document all maintenance and repairs in the work order system while maintaining service logs
- Serve as a back-up trainer that can certify new hires on equipment as well as recertifying current employees
- Perform automobile and light truck repairs by disassembling and overhauling engines transmissions clutches rear ends and other assemblies.
- Replaces worn or broken parts aligns wheels adjusts brakes tightens bearings tunes engines etc.
- Performs minor body work.
- Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
- Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
- May be required to assist millwrights as workload allows
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be either a millwright or a mechanic that possesses previous applicable experience
- Canddiate must have the ability to use hand and power tools read repair manuals have excellent mechanical and electrical repair skills and analytical and problem solving skills
- Heavy lifting pushing pulling up to an estimated 75lbs required
- Lift & carry materials weighing up to an estimated 50 lbs.
- Candidates are exposed to long term standing
- Candidates must have the ability to work independently and in a team
- Travel is required between three facilities (all within 4 miles) as needed.
Hours: This position will work Monday-Friday from 6A-2P. Overtime will be required when the business demands require it as outlined by Supervision. Candidates must be willing to work overtime weekends holidays rotating shifts and/or swing shifts as required Monday through Sunday if the demands of the position change.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Industrial Equipment
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Driving
- Reach Truck
- Clamp Truck
- RF Scanner
About Company
Luvata is using its unique technology know-how to influence the development of a sustainable modern world. Combining metallurgical expertise, manufacturing know-how and close customer relationships, Luvata joins its partners in making the most of metal. Offering an extensive list of ... View more
