Forklift Mechanic

The Raymond Corporation • Schaumburg, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Forklift Field Service Technician at Associated, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional service to customers in the Schaumburg +1Hr territory. Your responsibilities include diagnosing electro-mechanical issues, completing installations, and performing both unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance based on customer requirements. You will analyze breakdown situations, recommend corrective actions to customers, and execute repairs efficiently and professionally. The role requires demonstrating professionalism and fostering positive relationships with customers while delivering superior customer service. Associated prioritizes team well-being and growth, offering flexible work schedules (4-day/10-hour or 5-day/8-hour shifts), compensated travel time, comprehensive benefits within 30 days of hire, company-provided tools, a well-maintained service van with a company-paid gas card, and incentives for personal and professional development.

Requirements

• 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 a commitment to exceptional customer relations.
• Competency in safely operating various equipment and personal hand tools.
• Ability to leverage available support resources effectively.
• A high school diploma/GED.
• One to three years of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience in a similar environment or equivalent vocational education.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing electro-mechanical issues, completing installations, and performing both unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance based on customer requirements.
• Analyzing breakdown situations, recommending corrective actions to customers, and executing repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Demonstrating professionalism and fostering positive relationships with customers while delivering superior customer service.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule: Choose between a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts or a 5-day work week with 8-hour shifts.
• Compensated Travel Time: Paid travel time after the initial 30 minutes per day.
• Wage range for this position based on experience: $27 - $38 per hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits within 30 days of hire, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% employee contribution, FSA/HSA, parental leave, tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Profit Sharing, 18 Paid Days Off each year and more.
• Company provides all tools required.
• Work with a well-maintained company service van equipped 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees