Industrial Shop Mechanic

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•La Vergne, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service provides worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi. The company provides regular training schools for its service technicians. The Industrial Shop Mechanic inspects, repairs, and maintains lift trucks and equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and propane engines. The role also supports parts shipping and receiving, assists with service calls when the Service Manager is unavailable, and maintains the garage area.

Requirements

Three years of on-the-job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics; schooling in these fields may substitute for some job experience.
Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
Pass the tacker test.

Nice To Haves

Practice and improve welding skills toward passing the AWSD14 Welding Test, which may be considered for future promotions.

Responsibilities

Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine the extent of repairs.
Perform needed repairs on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines with minimal instruction.
Inspect, adjust, and repair components as needed.
Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems using diagnostic tools.
Perform preventative maintenance to improve the condition and performance of the fleet.
Operate equipment to troubleshoot and test it as needed.
Maintain records of all maintenance performed.
Assist the parts department with shipping and receiving motor freight.
Take service calls and provide assistance when the Service Manager is unavailable.
Clean and maintain the garage area as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.