Forklift Mechanic
About The Position
Associated is hiring a Forklift Mechanic to provide field service in the Bloomington, Minnesota area and a one-hour territory. The role involves diagnosing and repairing forklift electro-mechanical issues, completing installations, and performing scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs according to customer needs. The technician analyzes breakdowns, recommends corrective actions, completes repairs efficiently and professionally, and builds positive customer relationships through excellent service. The role 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 compensated after the first 30 minutes per day. Associated provides the tools required for the job and a company service van with a company-paid gas card.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One to three years of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience in a similar environment, or equivalent vocational education.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Proficiency in reading schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and material handling equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to exchange information courteously, and commitment to strong customer relations.
- Ability to safely operate various equipment and personal hand tools and effectively use available support resources.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and fit inside a 16- to 20-inch-wide operator compartment to perform 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 walk and stand for extended periods; regularly reach, handle, push, and pull; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and occasionally climb and balance.
- Ability to talk and hear regularly to communicate with team members and customers.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose electro-mechanical issues and complete installations.
- Perform unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance based on customer requirements.
- Analyze breakdown situations, recommend corrective actions to customers, and complete repairs efficiently and professionally.
- Demonstrate professionalism and foster positive customer relationships while providing customer service.
Benefits
- Choice of a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts or a five-day work week with 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 a 100% company match on up to a 5% employee contribution.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Profit sharing.
- 18 paid days off each year.
- Company-provided tools and a well-maintained service van with a company-paid gas card.
- Referral bonus programs.
- Retirement plans.
- Ongoing support for personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
