Shop Forklift Technician

Description

Atlas International, part of the Atlas Companies, is currently hiring a full-time Shop Forklift Technician to join our team based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. 

Supplying Illinois, Minnesota, Southern and Western Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana, Atlas has been a leading provider of Industrial Equipment and Material Handling Solutions for over 70 years.  Atlas is looking for motivated individual to join our well-established company and team!

What You Will Love About Us: 

• A great company culture. At Atlas, we believe a strong commitment to excellence, our people, values, and professional      development opportunities makes our company great. We also like to have fun! We love treating our associates to food trucks, BBQ’s, holiday parties, celebration lunches and sporting events, among others!
• Personal and family balance is important to us. We pride ourselves by offering a Monday-Friday schedule. Overtime is generally available for our technicians.
• We provide paid time off. Our associates receive generous PTO (paid time off) and 8 paid holidays.
• A comprehensive benefit package. This includes medical, dental and vision plans with HSA and FSA options. COMPANY PAID Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans. A 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Company provided technical training with incentives after achieving next level certifications.
• Advancement opportunities. We provide tuition reimbursement benefits and internal growth opportunities for our      associates.
• Other incentives programs.

What You Will Do Day-to-Day: 

• Diagnose and repair lift-trucks and heavy-duty material handling equipment
• Complete condition reports
• Clean and prep equipment to be sold 
• Maintain your technician tools 
• Complete all service repair assignments in a reasonable time
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace/environment
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• Strong equipment repair, mechanical and/or electrical skills.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in industrial or automotive industries.
• A willingness to learn and be trained.
• The ability to manage time and attendance. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work with minimal supervision.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires but is not limited to standing, bending, crouching, twisting, pulling, pushing, and lifting to 80 lbs., routinely      20-50 lbs.

Atlas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (disability and veterans included) and Drug Free Workplace

Salary : $23 - $28