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Apprentice Forklift Tech - Shop

Wolter, Inc.
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Wolter, Inc., a leader in the material handling industry, is seeking an Apprentice Technician to assist with service to our customers! Apprentice Technicians are responsible for shadowing Journeyman Shop Technicians to learn the skills and requirements for becoming a journeyman repair technician. Apprentice Technicians learn to properly diagnose and repair material handling equipment brought into our shop for repair – meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations. This position is located at our St. Louis, MO facility.

Position responsibilities :

  • Complete all technical schooling provided by WLT

Classroom

  • E-Learning
  • On-the-job
  • Assist journeyman technicians with service jobs as assigned to you.
  • Develop skills to check-in and check-out our rental equipment
  • Develop skills needed to properly set up new equipment sold to our customers
  • Develop skills needed to prepare stock used equipment so that it is ready for resale, per instructions provided
  • Work with parts department for parts needed to complete repairs
  • Document all recommended additional repairs found, work with Shop Foreman or Lead Tech on preparing quote for customer
  • Communicate with the Shop Foreman, Shop Lead, and / or Shop Manager on any unusual service problems encountered or for any technical assistance needed.
  • Complete and submit all paperwork daily for jobs worked on (timecards, maintenance reports etc).
  • Communicate with Shop Foreman and / or lead tech as to status of jobs assigned to you
  • Offer assistance to other shop techs, as appropriate
  • Keep shop clean and organized – clean up spills (oil, etc) immediately.
  • Always adhere to safety rules and policies at all times.
  • To be successful, an Apprentice must possess the following :

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge / experience
  • Good troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Time Management Skills
  • Dependability
  • Basic computer proficiency & laptop fundamentals
  • Own tools necessary to perform repairs (per our recommended tool list)
  • Certified to operate material handling equipment (We will provide this certification)
  • Must be able to push, pull, and carry up to 60 lbs. and pass a pre-placement drug test
  • We offer a complete benefit package including :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Life, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & more!
  • We offer our technicians interest-free tool loans, tool insurance, uniforms, subsidies for safety boots and safety glasses, technical training, as well as tuition reimbursement.

    We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory drug screen results.

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