Forklift Mechanic

Crest Industries

Job Location:

Pineville, LA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 40

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

With companies located across the United States The Crest Industries Family of Companies is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet todays challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

DESCRIPTION:

The Forklift Mechanics main responsibility is to evaluate and repair all mobile equipment and forklifts at the plant. This candidate must be able to inspect troubleshoot diagnose repair and maintain all makes and models of material handling equipment. The other responsibilities would be to communicate to management what parts are needed and call those orders in so the equipment can be repaired.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS:

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to interpret blueprints required.
Ability to read a tape measure required.
Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery such as forklifts required.
2 years of prior industrial maintenance experience required.
Hydraulic and electrical background experience required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Can troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and provide corrective action.
Disassembles forklifts prior to maintenance work.
Reassembles forklifts after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Starts forklifts and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Inspects or tests damaged forklifts and marks defective areas or advises supervisors of repair needs.
Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to forklifts according to specified procedures.
Dismantles forklifts and removes parts for repair using specified tools.
Records production repair and forklift maintenance information.
Reads work orders and specifications to determine forklifts and other material handling equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Ability to repair tools and small engines.
Holds a working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Forklift Mechanic will have no required travel.
The Forklift Mechanic may be required to work overtime as needed.
Lifting Requirements:
The Forklift Mechanic will be required to lift slide push pull or otherwise manipulate up to fifty pounds by hand.
Any objects or materials over this weight limit will require manipulation by crane or other device.
Work Postures*:
o Bending
o Crouching
o Reaching out
o Reaching below shoulder
o Standing
o Stooping
o Twisting
o Walking
Environmental Requirements*:
o Exposure to dust / smoke
o Works in hot / cold temperatures
o Works inside
o Exposure to noise
o Stands on concrete
o Works with others
o Works with moving machinery
o Exposure to arc flash
Dexterity Requirements*:
o Eye / hand coordination
o Fingers (picking pinching etc.)
o Handling (holding grasping)
o Wrist motion (repetitive flexion rotation)
* (Required more than thirty-four percent of the time).

$20 - $40 an hour

We know how difficult it is tomanage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958 weve seen our share of struggles. Weve failed. Weve learned and weve adapted. We willcontinue to grow and evolveto meet our customers ever-changing needs. To do this there are three forces that we leverage that will not change:Our Solid Foundation Innovation and The Right People.When we bring these three forces together we get aforward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but alsosupports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we putthe right people in the right seats with theskill sets that fit our customers challengesand we work hard todevelop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home no matter where they are from. Weplace each other above egosbecause at Crest our coworkers are like your family. And like family we believe inhonest and clear communicationso thatthe path towards our customers success is a united effort.

The Crest Industries Family of Companies is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

The Crest Industries Family of Companies is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.