Maintenance Lift Truck Mechanic

Flex-N-Gate•Royal Oak, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. This role is for a Garage Mechanic responsible for diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing all company-owned Powered Industrial Equipment, including hi-los, switcher trucks, and company vehicles. The position involves performing repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment within the facility.

Requirements

Familiarity with hand and power tools necessary to complete work in this field (company provides large tools and equipment, but not normal hand tools up to 1 ½ “in size).
Ability to run overhead cranes and misc. maintenance equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot all aspects of an industrial truck, including fuel systems (propane, gasoline, and diesel), hydraulic systems, electronics, and mechanical units.
Ability to attach and read necessary testing equipment.
Ability to lift, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel, stand or walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Good attendance record: 2.0 or better.
Minimum 4 years relevant experience, with documentation.
Must be able to pass entry level mechanical testing.
Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Suggesting changes to preventative maintenance procedures if needed.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, inspect, and repair all company-owned Powered Industrial Equipment, including hi-los, switcher trucks, and company vehicles.
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on every piece of equipment within the facility.
Troubleshoot all aspects of an industrial truck, including fuel systems (propane, gasoline, and diesel), hydraulic systems, electronics, and mechanical units.
Attach and read necessary testing equipment.
Perform repairs ranging from changing headlights to complete overhauls.
Follow preventative maintenance procedures as directed and suggest improvements.
Track and maintain all parts in storage.
Diagnose problems and find necessary parts from equipment manuals, submitting parts lists to the Maintenance Manager.
Check in/out any rental equipment as needed.
Perform all other miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned, including working in all classifications the employee may be assigned to.