Job Description

Forklift Technician

Westfield, MA
ID: R-261523

Position Overview

As a Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician, you will repair and maintain electric and propane industrial lift trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and/or cherry pickers. You will follow manuals and use hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of electrical, power transmission, brake, and other mechanical systems.

Job Description

Benefits start on day one!

Compensation: $21-$31/hr, plus $1 freezer differential

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4pm-6am

We offer:

Paid training

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

You will contribute by:

Manage the repair of the MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance.

Conduct preventive maintenance (PM's) within manufacturer's guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc.

Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system

Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals

Assist the battery technicians by assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up

Assist the building and refrigeration maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration systems repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance activities

Environment

Warehouse: Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, and steering systems.

Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of MHE.

Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, and electrical controls including PLC systems.

Detailed knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems, etc.

Years Of Experience

1-3 years

Experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems.

Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment a plus.

Military wheeled mechanics or automotive mechanics are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

High School Diploma - General Studies, KPIs, Safety & Sanitiation, Training & Development, Values & Teamwork, Warranty