Fork Truck Maintenance 1st Shift

TITLE: Fork Truck Maintenance                                

PLANT: Corporate Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Maintenance                 

REPORTS TO: Electrical/Machine Control Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt                                   

PAY GRADE: 16-18 ($22-$30) Based on Education and Experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform Routine Preventive Maintenance on fork lifts, diesel trucks, pickup trucks, transmission components, brake systems, etc. to ensure safety and longevity of the equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list includes the type and scope of work that needs to be done as a part of this job.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Gibbs Die Casting Corporation provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current Team Members to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department. 

• Must provide and use your own hand tools.
• Specialty tools will be provided by fork truck department.
• Keep machines and their parts well oiled, greased, and cleaned.
• Inspect and check fork truck performance.
• Keep complete and up-to-date records on fork trucks.
• Detect and diagnose problems, disassemble machines and repair or replace the necessary parts. Reassemble machine, test and ensure it operates properly.
• Operate testing equipment to pinpoint malfunctions in equipment including but not limited to: tachometers, dynamometers, ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, in accordance with scheduled work hours, and overtime(OT) as assigned.
• Willing to participate in additional training/education.

REQUIRED SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education, knowledge, skills and abilities:

Education: Degree or certification in automotive technology.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license. Automotive Mechanical Certifications are preferred but not required.

Experience: 2 years related experience; fork lift mechanical training/experience. Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; experience using a wide range of hand and power tools.