The Forklift Reconditioning Technician will perform general repairs and use paint application techniques and equipment to finish exterior surfaces on lift trucks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Removes damaged sections of the lift truck and replaces with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Prepares and repaints lift trucks with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting lift trucks after repair.
• Measures area to be painted; determines quantity and type of paint to use for the project.
• Identifies and orders appropriate paint colors and finishes, mixing if needed.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted, which may include removing prior finishes through chemicals, grit blast, power washing, or other methods.
• Masks, removes, covers, or otherwise protects hardware, trim, and other nonpainted surfaces.
• Applies paint to exterior surfaces using brushes, sprayers, airbrushes, and other tools.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior automotive or lift truck painting preferred.
• Two years of mechanical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect lift truck damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.