Forklift Mechanic Job at Beneficial Talent Source, Cleveland, OH

  • Beneficial Talent Source
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll Do

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
  • Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems, motors, starters, contactors, relays, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, wheels, and suspension
  • Use electrical meters and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues
  • Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical control systems
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, belt and chain inspections, and battery maintenance
  • Repair forklift batteries, chargers, plugs, and tips; perform battery watering, washing, and general battery-area maintenance
  • Perform welding and electrical repairs as needed
  • Document maintenance, parts, and labor in the CMMS
  • Respond to equipment emergencies and get machinery safely back into service
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance area
  • Work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to keep equipment running reliably
  • Follow OSHA and company safety requirements and help maintain a strong safety culture

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of forklift maintenance experience , or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and combustion systems
  • Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics
  • Comfortable using electrical meters and other diagnostic equipment
  • Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
  • Ability to respond quickly and safely when equipment issues arise

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical school education, ideally two years or more
  • MHE 8-hour maintenance technician certification from a recognized manufacturer such as Crown, Raymond, or Hyster
  • Forklift repair and diagnostic experience
  • Welding experience
  • PLC troubleshooting experience
  • Technical degree or other formal maintenance training

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who likes diagnosing problems, fixing equipment, and keeping an operation moving . You'll have a direct impact on equipment uptime and safety while working with a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and battery systems.

If you know forklifts inside and out and want a role where your troubleshooting skills actually matter, we'd like to hear from you.

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