What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Nitterhouse Masonry Products,LLC?
Nitterhouse Masonry Products is a family-owned company located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and has been operating for over 100 years! Nitterhouse is searching for a Forklift Mechanic to join our team. We offer competitive wages, excellent health benefits, life insurance, paid vacation / holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.
General Duties
- Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts
- Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs needed
- Troubleshoot forklift problems including brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems; detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues, and / or malfunctions
- Diagnose and repair mast and attachment components
- Ability to work on LP, gas, and diesel 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
- Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the production floor
- Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required
- Ensure work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements
- Maintain an organized and neat work area
- Complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks
- Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology
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