What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Forklift Mechanic - Night Shift position at Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Overview : Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary : The Forklift Mechanic will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and emergency repair of all forklifts. In addition, the Forklift Technician will assist other Maintenance Mechanics with the repairs of other equipment, such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
- Repairs and maintains various types of forklift trucks including electric, gas-powered, and propane powered.
- Tests forklift trucks to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
- Schedules and performs routine maintenance for forklift trucks. Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged.
- 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 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 work floor.
- Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
- Ensure the work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
- Maintain an organized and neat work area.
- Competent to complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks.
- Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.
- Must be familiar with OSHA regulations regarding the operation of a forklift, and all other equipment.
- Must possess the ability to be focused on observing proper operating procedures and safety practices.
- Other duties as assigned by Whirlwind Steel Buildings.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Night Shift Schedule