Forklift Technician

Luvata Appleton•Kimberly, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the powered industrial vehicle equipment, both electrical and propane, within Luvata Appleton’s three manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, be able to work in a productive and safe manner and be self-motivated.

Requirements

Candidate must be either a millwright or a mechanic that possesses previous applicable experience
Canddiate must have the ability to use hand and power tools, read repair manuals, have excellent mechanical and electrical repair skills and analytical and problem solving skills
Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, up to an estimated 75lbs required
Lift & carry materials weighing up to an estimated 50 lbs.
Candidates are exposed to long term standing
Candidates must have the ability to work independently and in a team
Travel is required between three facilities (all within 4 miles) as needed.
Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and/or swing shifts as required Monday through Sunday if the demands of the position change.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance on all powered industrial vehicles including but not limited to oil changes, greasing, and inspection of hoses, belts, fluids and wiring.
Perform regular vehicle inspections per manufacturer’s standards, including testing and measurement, verifying safe and proper operation.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues to ensure optimal performance
Identify the solution to issues and the cost to repair.
Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs, and requisitions new parts and equipment.
Maintain parts inventory and identify critical spares
Document all maintenance and repairs in the work order system while maintaining service logs
Serve as a back-up trainer that can certify new hires on equipment as well as recertifying current employees
Perform automobile and light truck repairs by disassembling and overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends and other assemblies.
Replaces worn or broken parts, aligns wheels, adjusts brakes, tightens bearings, tunes engines, etc.
Performs minor body work.
Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
May be required to assist millwrights as workload allows
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.