Forklift Mechanic

The Raymond Corporation • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

Associated is hiring a Forklift Mechanic / Field Service Technician for the Wausau, Wisconsin territory. The role provides field service to customers, including diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical issues, completing installations, and performing scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs. The technician analyzes equipment breakdowns, recommends corrective actions, and carries out repairs efficiently and professionally while maintaining positive customer relationships.

The position offers a choice of a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts or a five-day work week with 8-hour shifts. Travel time is paid after the first 30 minutes per day. The company provides required tools and a maintained service van with a company-paid gas card. Regular duties include work in restricted spaces and physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving loads of varying weights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus one to three years of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience in a similar environment, or equivalent vocational education.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and material handling equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exchange information courteously.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and personal hand tools and effectively use available support resources.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to safely fit inside a forklift operator compartment measuring 16 to 20 inches wide and perform mechanical repairs in restricted, confined spaces.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds, and rarely lift over 110 pounds.
• Ability to regularly reach, handle, push, and pull; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and occasionally climb and balance.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and regularly talk and hear to communicate with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electro-mechanical issues and complete installations.
• Perform unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance according to customer requirements.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns, recommend corrective actions to customers, and execute repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Demonstrate professionalism and build positive customer relationships while providing superior customer service.
• Safely operate equipment and personal hand tools.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule choice: four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.
• Paid travel time after the initial 30 minutes per day.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available within 30 days of hire.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to a 5% employee contribution.
• FSA/HSA.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit sharing.
• 18 paid days off each year.
• Company-provided tools.
• Well-maintained company service van and company-paid gas card.
• Referral bonus programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Ongoing support for personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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