What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Insight Global?
Position : Mobile Repair Technician / Forklift Mechanic
Location : Hamtramck, MI
Duration : 3-month contract to hire
Pay rate : $30-35 / hr
Shift : 50-60 hours a week at the beginning. No shift is promised, and 1st shift is given by seniority
2nd : 2 : 00pm-10 : 30pm
3rd : 10 : 00pm-6 : 30am
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Qualifications :
- 3-5 years of experience in a mobile repair role where they are operating, maintaining, repairing forklifts involving mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong experience operating the charging, monitoring, and maintenance of forklift batteries (experience operating a battery-powered or electric forklift)
- Experience with spot check and reporting issues with electrical connections such as battery cables, electrical connectors, or any other components that may be wearing out over time
- previous experience with material handling (transporting electric motors, EV batteries, or inverters using their forklift)
- Strong hydraulic system operation experience
- Strong customer service skills and ability to handle high pressure situations
- Must be comfortable with 2nd or 3rd shift.
Plusses :
Job Description :
Mobile Repair Technician is responsible for the operation, repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical forklift operators. They work alongside 5-6 other mobile repair techs and are responsible for maintaining the safety, quality, and operations of the electrical vehicle plant. Overtime will be required for this role and will be extensive at the start of their new role as things progressed and training is completed the overtime hours will slightly reduce. Training will be done in the first 30-60 days of employment and will be working alongside your manager / supervisor. This role requires a 90-day probationary period with the intent to hire a permanent employee, this will be evaluated by performance. Benefits package will be provided by Insight Global during the 90-day probation period and you are eligible to enroll on your first day of employment.
Responsibilities :
Shifts : - 3rd (10 : 00pm-6 : 30pm) - 2nd (2 : 00pm - 10 : 30pm) - 1st (6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm)
Salary : $30 - $35
