Forklft Technician

Forklift Technician Summary of Position The Forklift Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing items such as forklift, vehicles in a safe and productive manner. This position is also responsible for supporting the production department in the creation of goods and services as may be required to service customers when maintenance requirements are up to date.

Responsibilities

and Duties As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Forklift Technician. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications.

Perform maintenance service repairs in the areas of machine servicing and vehicle servicing. Create, publish, and perform preventative and predictive maintenance according to published schedule to meet production demand. Establish critical parts list and approved vendor list. Assist in implementing the 5S program. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears and other parts of machinery.

Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts. Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging. Provide monthly written maintenance reports. Follow all safety procedures, including Hazardous Chemicals policies. Ensure compliance with delivery and specification requirements of customer orders.

Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, and quality standards. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Two or more years of forklift maintenance experience Computer skills necessary Good written and oral communication skills Proficient reading and math skills Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills Ability to measure using different tools Ability to effectively multi-task Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction Equipment and product knowledge Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.

Strong work ethic; initiative-taking Preferred Qualifications Four or more years of forklift maintenance experience Physical Requirements Physical demands can include but not limited to: Sitting Standing Use of hands or fingers Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing Bending/Climbing Speaking and Listening Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less) Weights to be lifted: Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device Weights to be pushed/pulled: Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) Matching Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Working Conditions Good working conditions.

Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles. Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.