Forklift Mechanic

CJK Group, Inc. • Lebanon Junction, KY

5h

About The Position

Sheridan is seeking a Forklift Maintenance Technician to keep its forklift fleet operating safely and efficiently. This hands-on role involves routine and preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues, completing repairs, and ensuring material-handling equipment is ready to support operations. The schedule is first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing forklifts, hydraulic lifting equipment, cranes, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace standard electronic components and control systems.
• Skill in using hand tools, power tools, specialized diagnostic tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, safety rules, technical documentation, mechanical drawings, and diagrams.
• Basic arithmetic and strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent plus more than one year of specific vocational preparation or technical training.
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing forklifts, hydraulic lifting trucks, cranes, or similar industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Test, diagnose, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Review equipment concerns with operators to understand performance and service issues.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Verify completed repairs by conducting system operability tests.
• Repair and rebuild powertrains, transmissions, gear reduction systems, and other mechanical assemblies.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems.
• Troubleshoot and replace electronic components, sensors, control units, relays, and other system components.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and service records.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, specialized tools, and diagnostic and test equipment.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework.
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance.
• First Stop Health telemedicine services at little to no cost.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness and mental health support.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED