Forklift Technician

7037 brittmoore rd, Houston TX

Description

The Service Technician will be responsible for performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting on various forklift models and material handling equipment. Responsibilities: • Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics • Repair or replace major system components, including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, LPG systems, power steering, transmissions, and engines with limited supervision • Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts • Troubleshoot and diagnose most truck components • Perform engine tune-ups on most makes of equipment without supervision • Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner • Be able to use all special tools properly, and maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade • Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies, and at customer’s sites • Perform other duties as required or assigned by management REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • High school diploma / G.E.D / Other Technical training. • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in repair and maintenance on industrial equipment and/or machines • Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level • Must be fluent in English. Understanding of Spanish will be considered a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may very probably be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud