Shop Technician-Forklift Mechanic-Wallingford, CT

The Raymond Corporation•Wallingford, CT

11h•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Abel Womack seeks mechanically skilled, career-minded, customer-focused individuals to join our team. If you have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and/or experience and want to work for a positive, well established and stable organization that values its great employees, then our Shop Technician position might be the opportunity for you! Abel Womack knows that great culture attracts great talent, and ensures success for our customers, so we work hard to make sure this is the place where you want to work. For more than 100 years, we’ve strived to create an organization that is Best in Class, both in terms of the expertise we provide to our customers, as well as the programs and care we provide to our team members, so they know their contributions are highly valued. We offer competitive pay, big-company benefits, but a small team structure that ensures you never feel like a "number" and can be successful in reaching your goals. We offer competitive pay, big-company benefits, but a small team structure that ensures you never feel like a "number" and can be successful in reaching your goals. We're proud of the culture we've built - half of our employees have been here 10 years or more! Abel Womack will provide training to well-qualified applicants with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. Our Shop Technicians evaluate and repair Raymond battery-powered lift trucks and other automated material handling equipment. This position is 100% ONSITE! No flat rate!

Requirements

Experience maintaining other mechanical/technical equipment OR technical/mechanical certificate will be highly regarded.
Must be able to read schematics, maps, blueprints and manuals.
Solid organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
Computer literacy required.
Positive attitude and well-groomed professional appearance required.
Must be a team player and possess excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electrical fuel systems, sensor technology, hydraulics, PLC’s and/or charging systems, a plus
Experienced Raymond, Crown, Toyota, Yale, Hyster or other branded forklift technicians will be given highest priority and preference.

Responsibilities

Effectively evaluate equipment; recommend and perform appropriate, cost-effective, quality repairs; and maintain a variety of industrial equipment.
Communicate regularly with team members, fleet coordinators, parts representatives, technical specialists, and transportation workers.
Submit electronic work orders efficiently and accurately using company provided computer.
Accurately record time spent and parts used for each job.
Adhere to all safety regulations, company polices and customer safety/housekeeping guidelines.
Lift heavy mechanical components (50 lbs.) on a regular basis.