Forklift Mechanic

Beneficial Talent Source

Forklift Mechanic

Cleveland, OH
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    What You'll Do

    • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
    • Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems, motors, starters, contactors, relays, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, wheels, and suspension
    • Use electrical meters and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues
    • Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical control systems
    • Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, belt and chain inspections, and battery maintenance
    • Repair forklift batteries, chargers, plugs, and tips; perform battery watering, washing, and general battery-area maintenance
    • Perform welding and electrical repairs as needed
    • Document maintenance, parts, and labor in the CMMS
    • Respond to equipment emergencies and get machinery safely back into service
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance area
    • Work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to keep equipment running reliably
    • Follow OSHA and company safety requirements and help maintain a strong safety culture

    What We're Looking For

    • High school diploma or GED
    • 2+ years of forklift maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
    • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
    • Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and combustion systems
    • Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics
    • Comfortable using electrical meters and other diagnostic equipment
    • Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
    • Ability to respond quickly and safely when equipment issues arise

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Technical school education, ideally two years or more
    • MHE 8-hour maintenance technician certification from a recognized manufacturer such as Crown, Raymond, or Hyster
    • Forklift repair and diagnostic experience
    • Welding experience
    • PLC troubleshooting experience
    • Technical degree or other formal maintenance training

    Why This Role?

    This is a great opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who likes diagnosing problems, fixing equipment, and keeping an operation moving. You'll have a direct impact on equipment uptime and safety while working with a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and battery systems.

    If you know forklifts inside and out and want a role where your troubleshooting skills actually matter, we'd like to hear from you.

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