Forklift Mechanic

Golden Aluminum • Fort Lupton, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Golden Aluminum has an opening for a Forklift Maintenance Technician who is responsible maintaining mobile equipment. Duties include but are not limited to: Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely. Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs. Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor. 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. Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks. Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet. May perform facility preventative maintenance if time allows. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to use hand and power tools to repair forklift trucks.
• Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals and procedures
• Have basic Microsoft computer skills, and possess basic/fundamental math skills
• Must be physically capable of accessing all parts of the forklift truck needing repairs or maintenance, either by kneeling or lying on back.
• Must be able to work necessary shifts as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of forklift truck mechanics training course suggested, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects forklift truck fleet to ensure trucks are working properly and safely.
• Identifies any forklift trucks that need repairs.
• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• 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.
• Replaces empty propane tanks on propane-powered forklift trucks.
• Maintains repair log for forklift truck fleet.
• May perform facility preventative maintenance if time allows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $28+ per hour based on experience
• 2-10 PM, Wednesday-Sunday schedule
• Up to $1,200 quarterly bonus
• Profit sharing AND 401k plan with Company Match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with generous company Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid time off, holidays, and disability coverage
• Tuition and gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed