Kenco MHE Solutions - Wilmer
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Forklift Mechanic
About the Position
We are always looking for Mechanics in the Dallas/Fort Worth areas. As a Forklift Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance with all Material Handling Equipment involving all customer and vendors of Kenco Fleet Services.
Functions
- Repair and maintain all forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment using standards set by site.
- Responsible for scheduling Planned Maintenance (PM) of all forklifts and other Fleet Services Equipment and keeping updated records of PM's completed.
- Inspects forklifts and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
- Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, transmissions, automated systems, and conveyors, or other components on material handling equipment.
- Communicate any abuse damages to onsite personnel with a detailed description of problem.
- Communicate with KFS Parts Manager on parts and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
- Maintain parts inventory and repair records for all equipment by completing accurate paperwork.
- Conducts test of safety equipment to ensure OSHA and operational standards.
- Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.
- Must interact with customers and coworkers in a professional manner.
- Responsible for general cleanliness of service area always.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or tech school graduate required.
- 2-4 years of automotive mechanic experience; preferably prior experience with repair and maintenance of material handling equipment, automated systems, and conveyors, or similar equipment.
- ASE Certification preferred. Silver and/or Gold Certification preferred.
- Electrical journeyman certification preferred.
- Electrical and pneumatic experience preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems on multiple types of equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, highly responsible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Supply own mechanic technician hand tools.
- Must be able to safely operate lift trucks.