Forklift Mechanic

The Raymond Corporation • Hutchinson, MN

5d • $28 - $38

About The Position

Associated is hiring a Forklift Mechanic for the Hutchinson, Minnesota territory. The role delivers field service to customers by troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining forklifts and related material-handling equipment. The technician diagnoses electro-mechanical problems, analyzes breakdowns, recommends corrective actions, and completes repairs professionally while building 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 compensated after the first 30 minutes per day. The company provides required tools and a well-maintained service van with a company-paid gas card. The position requires safely operating a forklift and working in restricted spaces, including an operator compartment 16 to 20 inches wide.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, along with 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, and hydraulic systems and material-handling equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exchange information courteously with customers and team members.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and make effective use of available support resources.
• Ability to safely fit inside a 16-to-20-inch-wide forklift operator compartment and perform mechanical repairs in restricted, confined spaces.
• Physical 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; the role may involve extended walking and standing.
• Ability to 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 equipment installations.
• Perform unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance based on customer requirements.
• Analyze breakdown situations, recommend corrective actions to customers, and carry out repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Provide superior customer service, communicate courteously, and foster positive customer relationships.
• Safely operate forklifts, other equipment, and personal hand tools.

Benefits

• Flexible choice of a four-day, 10-hour-shift work week or a five-day, 8-hour-shift work week.
• Paid travel time after the initial 30 minutes per day.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% company match 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.

What This Job Offers

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