Position Summary:
The Forklift Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing MEI’s forklift and material-handling equipment fleet. This position performs routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance and repairs to help ensure equipment is operating safely, efficiently, and effectively. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve equipment issues using appropriate diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and repair procedures.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance and repairs on MEI’s forklift and material-handling equipment.
- Inspect and diagnose equipment to identify worn or damaged parts, mechanical issues, safety concerns, and potential equipment failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, and other equipment systems, as applicable.
- Diagnose and repair mast, attachment, and other equipment components as needed.
- Interpret manufacturer technical manuals, diagrams, and service information to determine appropriate maintenance and repair procedures.
- Use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, precision-measuring tools, and other appropriate equipment to perform repairs.
- Replace defective or damaged components and assist with identifying and ordering replacement parts as needed.
- Reassemble equipment and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Complete preventive maintenance schedules and verify equipment performance through testing and inspection.
- Perform operational and safety inspections before returning equipment to service.
- Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, repair documentation, and other required paperwork.
- Assist with maintaining parts, supplies, and repair inventory.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe shop and work area.
- Communicate equipment conditions, repairs, and service needs clearly to appropriate team members.
- Stay current on equipment technology, repair methods, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable training.
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of engine repair, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or related mechanic experience or training required.
- Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) certification required.
- Forklift operator certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days after hire.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional certifications as needed.
- Willingness to learn with hands-on training.
Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)
- Construction industry experience.
- Vendor-specific certification or training experience with equipment manufacturers such as VersaLift, Hyster, or other similar manufacturers.
- Basic knowledge of operating equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, and similar equipment.
- Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative when troubleshooting and completing assigned work.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Excellent attention to detail, thoroughness, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide friendly customer service.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This position requires physical activities involving the use of the arms, legs, and whole body, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and handling materials up to 50 pounds. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work in high or precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Additional Requirements:
Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high-functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Forklift Mechanic and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.
MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.