Forklift Field Mechanic - Ogden Area

Welch Equipment Company•West Valley City, UT

12d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Welch Equipment Company is a premier provider of material handling solutions, representing top global manufacturers. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement (Kaizen) and supporting employees with tools for career success, including manufacturer training, tech support, field service supervisors, on-the-job training, cutting-edge technology, and supportive leadership. We are seeking individuals who embrace continuous improvement, possess a positive attitude, and practice servant leadership to build their careers with us.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Active driver’s license and ability to safely and effectively drive a company vehicle
6 Months of Mechanic Experience or Completed Certificate of Automotive or Diesel Service / Repair
Requires strong instruction communication skills, both in giving and receiving.
Ability to effectively demonstrate how to diagnose and troubleshoot specific technical problems.
Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
Requires flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and environments.

Nice To Haves

ASE -Automotive Service Excellence Certificate a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Reporting to work on scheduled time every day and check in with dispatcher for daily work assignments.
Driving to & from customer location in company provided service vehicle that has needed tools & part stock inventory.
Perform routine scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment (oil changes, filter changes, pressure checks, etc.)
Disassemble engine and repairs/replaces defective parts such as carburetor and generator as needed.
Removes cylinder heads, grind valves, scrape off carbon, replace valves, pistons, cylinders, and rings as needed using hand and power tools.
Hammers out dents & bends in frame, welds tears & breaks, reassembles frame.
Repairs/replaces other defective parts, such as horn, headlight, controls, gas & oil tanks, starter, and muffler assemblies.
Repairs/replaces and adjusts subassemblies such as forks, transmission, brakes, and drive chain according to specifications.
Listens to engine, examines vehicle frame and advises customer on condition and needed further repairs.
Connects test panel to engine and checks generator output, ignition timing, and other engine performance indicators.
Use electrical test equipment to test electric forklifts
Each Technician will report to the Service Manager, with any problems or concerns regarding safety issues, customer problems, etc.
Technician responsible to track their time each day per repair, making sure appropriate customer is invoiced correctly