Forklift Service Technician

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Responsibilities include:

• Repairs/replaces virtually any component on lift trucks.
• Troubleshoots and/or diagnoses lift truck to determine fault/failure or extent of malfunction/damage.
• Crawls under equipment, to gain access to mechanical components located beneath lift truck.
• Removes faulty components using an assortment of hand tools, pneumatic tools, lift truck jacks, and hoists.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts/components for wear.
• Tears down, repairs, and rebuilds faulty components/assemblies.
• Repairs and services electrical systems.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds brake systems.
• Reads display for fault codes.
• Downloads software updates.
• Replaces and adjusts lights, and installs and repairs accessories as required.
• Tests and adjusts repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Performs routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrication, and tune-ups.
• Test drives forklifts and tests components and systems.
• Performs pre-delivery inspections and assembly of new forklifts as required.

Benefits include:

• Full Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flex Plan, and Short Term Disability.
• $1,500 Signing Bonus once new hire has completed 12 months of employment
• Experienced material handling technicians with 3 or more years’ experience are eligible for a one-time $3,000.00 bonus, paid out after 12 months of continuous employment.

Starting pay: $27.00/HOUR DOE

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled