Forklift Technician-Summit Handling Systems Inc-North Haven

 

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Additional benefits:

- Weekends off, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm schedule

- Paid training

- Paid holidays and sick time

- Road technicians are provided with a company vehicle

- Retirement plan

- Opportunity for advancement

- State of the art facilities

- Company provided safety equipment

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspection and service on various configurations of equipment
• Ensure forklift is functioning smoothly and is safe for operating
• Interact with operators to know of any malfunctions of equipment
• Test operate machinery to detect issues and repair the same
• Maintain a record of service cycles and part changes
• Follow all safety norms laid down by the industry for work-related functions
• Place requisitions for spare parts
• Ensure proper handling of all repair tools and testing equipment
• Follow all orders and tasks as assigned by the supervising manager

Specific Performance Requirements

• Analyze and test equipment to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications and safety requirements.
• Inspect and diagnose equipment faults and malfunctions to determine required repairs using a variety of electronic meters, infrared engine analyzers, gauges, and computerized diagnostic programs.
• Ability to determine the cause of failure and take the appropriate steps using OEM manuals and online resources provided by the company to prevent future occurrences.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled planned maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups; maintain equipment service records, identifying and correcting defects or problems.
• Complete required paperwork, i.e. work orders, warranty documents, etc. and submit timely and accurately with all required information including appropriate signatures.
• Professionally represent the company to our customers by following the business attire policy, being prompt for service calls, and leaving the customer’s work-site neat and orderly.
• Plan work using procedures, technical manuals, and experience to ensure timely and accurate repair of machinery or equipment.

Education and Qualifications

• High school degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified school
• Must have valid drivers license with a good history
• Must be able to operate a computer
• Must own hand tools
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Meet quality and productivity standards
• Organization skills
• Diagnosis skills

Summit Handling Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• professional automotive or forklift mechanical: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

 

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