What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Imperial?
Responsibilities Include :
Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed.
Troubleshoot forklift problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and / or malfunctions.
Able to diagnose and repair mast and attachment components.
Good working knowledge of brake systems and tire / wheel changes.
Ability to work on systems, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Replace broken or defective parts from stock parts and / or order replacement parts for major repairs.
Reassemble forklifts and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.
Complete tire and wheel maintenance
Complete battery maintenance and charging
Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
Competent to complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks, both Paper and in CMMS computer program.
Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.
Assist when needed with other plant maintenance on conveyor systems.
Ability to weld Steel using Stick and Mig process is desirable.
Effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organization as well as key suppliers and customers
Complete daily end-of-shift work order updates and other required reports.
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and safety in assigned departments.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
Able to use and operate various types of testing equipment and meters.
Understands electrical designs
Previous experience with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Understand associated maintenance of lead acid batteries.
Can operate hand and power tools
Power industrial truck certification
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and safety in assigned departments.
Two or more years of experience in a related field, including maintenance of various lift trucks such as Crown and or Raymond with lift ratings up to 12,000 lbs.
Manufacturing, automotive, military or recent trade school graduates with applied skills.
Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability along with knowledge of industrial electricity up to 480 volts would be preferred.
Valid unrestricted driver's license
Able to work safely and follow company rules and procedures.
Limited travel between distribution centers
Language Skills
Ability to read and write short correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to coworkers, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is exposed to hot / cold weather depending upon the season.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without aid of mechanical equipment
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to pick up and move objects
Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach
Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform typing, and mechanical functions
The characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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