Forklift Technician

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Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the powered industrial vehicle equipment, both electrical and propane, within Luvata Appleton’s 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.

• Perform 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 manufacturer’s 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.
• Estimate time and material costs on vehicle repairs, and requisition 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 recertify current employees.
• Perform automobile and light truck repairs by disassembling and overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends and other assemblies.
• Replace worn or broken parts, align wheels, adjust brakes, tighten bearings, tune engines etc.
• Perform minor body work.
• Comply with all company safety and risk‑management policies and procedures.
• Apply 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.

• Candidate must be either a millwright or a mechanic that possesses previous applicable experience.
• Candidate 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 75 lbs 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.

This position will work Monday‑Friday from 6 A‑2 P. 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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