Forklift Operator; Chips​/Coolant - AMT

Job Description

* The Forklift Operator (Chips/Coolant Tech) position offers level 1 - Journey Lvl. Wage scale provided reflects level 1 - 2.

Under supervision from a crew leader, performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled work in maintaining production readiness of plant equipment.

• Monitor installed oil skimmers for proper operation, change filters as needed.
• Maintain coolant recycling systems in operational condition.
• Monitor and assist with waste coolant disposal.
• Monitor scrap chip recycling equipment for proper operation.
• Monitor, remove and replace chip bags from recycling equipment as needed.
• Monitor and empty chip bins into correct recycling equipment.
• Assemble boxes for solid scrap recycling and store full boxes correctly.
• Label all recycling bags and boxes for proper recycling.
• Assist in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of coolant and chip recycling equipment as needed.
• Assist maintenance department personnel with projects and repair tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to shop cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Very dependable and responsible.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to withstand all weather variations, due to primarily working outdoors.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various facility and recycling systems. Some mechanical ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment is required.

• Requires previous forklift experience. Zenix Aerospace AMT will re‑administer its own training and certification.
• Requires knowledge and use of basic hand tools.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment of this position is generally outdoors. This position requires entering and exiting a manufacturing environment throughout the workday. This environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes and vapor from coolant, coatings, adhesives, etc.

Individuals must stand and walk for much of the workday. This position may require overtime and shift changes. Work activities involve combinations of walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting and carrying throughout the work day. Work requires the ability to see, hear and smell in order to detect problems. Job functions on and around mechanized equipment will present the need for alertness, accuracy and safety awareness.

The work requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Position requires use of computer keyboard and mouse, and multi‑line phone. Individuals must be physically able to operate a forklift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$22.00 per hour to $28.25 per hour

M‑TH, 4:30pm – 3:00am (shift differential pay)

Fri/Sat/Sun, 5:00pm – 4:30am (shift premium and shift differential pay)

• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employees are also offered 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable).

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.