What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Beneficial Talent Source?
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
- Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems, motors, starters, contactors, relays, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, wheels, and suspension
- Use electrical meters and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues
- Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical control systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, belt and chain inspections, and battery maintenance
- Repair forklift batteries, chargers, plugs, and tips; perform battery watering, washing, and general battery-area maintenance
- Perform welding and electrical repairs as needed
- Document maintenance, parts, and labor in the CMMS
- Respond to equipment emergencies and get machinery safely back into service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance area
- Work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to keep equipment running reliably
- Follow OSHA and company safety requirements and help maintain a strong safety culture
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of forklift maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and combustion systems
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics
- Comfortable using electrical meters and other diagnostic equipment
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Ability to respond quickly and safely when equipment issues arise
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school education, ideally two years or more
- MHE 8-hour maintenance technician certification from a recognized manufacturer such as Crown, Raymond, or Hyster
- Forklift repair and diagnostic experience
- Welding experience
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Technical degree or other formal maintenance training
Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who likes diagnosing problems, fixing equipment, and keeping an operation moving. You'll have a direct impact on equipment uptime and safety while working with a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and battery systems.
If you know forklifts inside and out and want a role where your troubleshooting skills actually matter, we'd like to hear from you.
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