Shop Mechanic

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service (SSI) provides genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. SSI is supported by parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians. The company regularly offers training schools for service technicians. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi, since 1927. The Shop Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs lift trucks and related equipment. The role includes working on gasoline, diesel, and propane engines and their systems, performing preventive maintenance, documenting work, and supporting the parts department and service operations. The position is based at SSI-Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, and is full time.

Requirements

Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair; schooling in these fields may substitute for some job experience.
Three years of on-the-job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics.
Ability to stoop, bend, and climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material.
Pass the tacker test.
The AWSD14 Welding Test is not required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Practice and improve welding skills to pass the AWSD14 Welding Test, which may support consideration for future promotions.

Responsibilities

Inspect lift trucks and equipment to determine the extent of repairs needed.
Perform 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 preventive maintenance to improve fleet condition and performance.
Operate equipment as needed to troubleshoot and test it.
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.