Forklift Mechanic Job at Biagi Warehousing, Inc., Hutchins, TX

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  • Biagi Warehousing, Inc.
  • Hutchins, TX

Job Description

Forklift Mechanic Location Hutchins, TX :

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, and overhaul all types of powered industrial forklifts (gas, electric, or propane) and other company and warehouse mobile equipment
  • Inspect and test equipment at prescribed intervals of time or usage or because of breakdown or malfunction
  • Immediately remove any potentially dangerous equipment from service
  • Inspect, test, and align lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls
  • Disassemble, inspect, and replace worn or broken parts
  • Grind and fit parts as required to maintain or overhaul motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes and wheels, lifts, hoists, and hydraulic systems
  • Test drive repaired equipment before turning over to operators
  • Change batteries or propane tanks as determined by vehicle design
  • Charge batteries and maintain battery fluid at prescribed level
  • Clean battery connectors
  • Stores empty propane tanks safely in outside storage cage
  • Maintain records of vehicle maintenance and parts usage
  • May repaint vehicles
  • Work with electrician on complex electrical problems on truck
  • May assist in loading/unloading propane tanks from outside supplier's truck
  • Order repair parts from stores department or designated outside suppliers
  • Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment noted and corrective action taken
  • Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
  • Other duties and assignments as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of minor forklift equipment repair and maintenance
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
  • Must wear protective equipment such as goggles, face shield, gloves, and work apron
  • Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 50 pounds) or working in awkward positions or lying on back on auto mechanic's "creeper," working beneath truck
  • Close mental and visual effort
  • Perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
  • Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work
  • Operate a two-way radio and telephone
  • Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Certified to operate a forklift
  • Minimum 3 years of experience repairing forklifts
  • Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
  • Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Active driver's license in good standing

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start,

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