Forklift Mechanic

Job Summary

To effectively inspect, repair, replace, and install all mechanical equipment, forklifts, bobcat, piping, sheet metal installations, and buildings in the plant or assigned areas. Ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors; maintain facility and equipment to 5s standard. Must have experience in Industrial Electricity.

CoreAccountabilities

• Inspects equipment for defects such as wear, misalignment, insufficient lubrication, etc.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to prevent damage or when temporary continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Dismantles, cleans repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates, mechanical equipment. Erects scaffold, hoists, chain falls as required.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, and shafts involving piping, valves, and fittings as required.
• Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, pipe threading machine, power saw, etc.
• Performs approved electric and gas welding as required.
• Troubleshoot issues with timers, relays, motor starters, starters, and other electrical issues.
• Performs all miscellaneous mechanical work required to maintain plant.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four (4) or more years of millwright/mechanical repair maintenance craft experience in a heavy, industrial manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to interpret technical communications and drawings.
• Proficient with a voltage meter.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
• Math proficiency.
• Some PLC experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, be on-call, and travel occasionally.
• Valid Driver License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clarksville, TN 37040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clarksville, TN 37040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person