What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment/Lift Truck Mechanic position at Southeastern Paperboard, Inc.?
Job Overview
- Follow inspection procedures checklist
- Perform repair work on all company Forklifts, Clamp Trucks, and attachments
- Test drive lifts to diagnose malfunctions, and ensure they run smoothly after repairs
- Read and interpret diagnostic test results, often by using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
- Routine/Preventative maintenance: change oil, battery test, replace lights and lubricate equipment and parts
- Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts
- Diagnose problems and then perform repairs to engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, lighting, tires and wheels
- Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
- Will comply with all safety policies and procedures
- Maintain computerized data on repairs and parts
- On call for emergency
- A high school education or equivalent
- 3 ( ) years experience repairing lifts trucks required
- Must have own hand tools
- Must have strong Electrical skills
- Be mechanically inclined