What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Mechanic position at Kenco Group and Careers?
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Weekly Pay!
About the Position
Join Kenco MHE Solutions, a leader in Material Handling Equipment maintenance and repair. We’re seeking an experienced Forklift Mechanic to maintain and repair our customer’s fleet of forklifts and related equipment at our customer site in Ottawa, OH.
If you enjoy hands-on work, independence, and take pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently — this role is for you.
Full benefits and steady work with a well-established organization.
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Schedule and complete planned maintenance (PMs) while maintaining accurate service records.
- Inspect and test forklifts and safety systems to ensure OSHA and operational compliance.
- Use repair manuals, parts diagrams, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot engines, transmissions, and hydraulic/electrical systems.
- Communicate equipment condition and any damage to on-site personnel and the Kenco Parts Manager.
- Maintain an organized work area and parts inventory.
- Provide professional customer service at all times while representing Kenco.
What You Bring
- High school diploma, GED, or technical school graduate required.
- 2–4 years of forklift mechanic experience (hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting preferred).
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Must provide own hand tools and have a valid driver’s license.
- Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and safely operate lift trucks.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Weekly pay and steady hours
- Comprehensive benefits from Day 1:
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
- 401(k) company match
- Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
- Life insurance & parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Referral bonuses & employee discounts
Ready to take your mechanic career to the next level?
Apply today and join a company that values integrity, safety, and growth.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift Repair & Maintenance : 3 years (Required)
- Hydraulics: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift Repair & Maintenance : 3 years (Preferred)
- Hydraulics: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $36