Shop Foreman - Forklift Mechanic

C&C Lift Truck Inc•Edison, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

C&C Lift Truck, Inc., a leading forklift dealership founded in 1977, is seeking an experienced A Level Shop Technician to work in their Edison, NJ location. This role is for individuals with experience repairing forklifts or other heavy equipment, not forklift operators. The company is family-owned and operated, servicing NY, NJ, and Eastern PA. The mechanics will be responsible for accurately diagnosing and repairing all company and customer equipment.

Requirements

Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience
Prior foreman or management experience
The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Computer proficient, with history of working with digital workorder systems and computer diagnostic tools
Employee must be able to push, pull, carry, grasp, reach and crouch when needed for the job
Employee must be able to communicate effectively with management, customers, and other employees
Job will require the employee to interpret documents, comprehend basic instructions (written or verbal), apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks
Employee must be able to analyze information and write a diagnosis on work orders
The ability to decipher different colors
Must be able to work individually and as a team

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3 or more years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or related mechanic jobs
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Deadline and detail-oriented
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Willingness to learn
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Assign and manage workload for other shop technicians
Assist junior technicians with complex repairs
Perform IC forklift repairs, including complex diagnostics on all makes and models, large repairs such as transmission overhauls, engine rebuilds, replacements, and diagnostic and repair of fuel systems (Gas, LPG, & Diesel)
Perform electric forklift repairs, including diagnosis of complex wiring issues, and battery and charger diagnostic and repair
Perform hydraulic system repairs
Perform brake and steer axle system repairs
Complete scheduled PM and repair assignments within the time frame allotted
Use diagnostic tools to test forklift components
Perform quality inspections on junior technicians’ repairs and services