FORKLIFT MECHANIC TRAINEE Indian Trail Distribution Center - 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm)

Summary: Assist in the repair of Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Involved with changing industrial batteries and battery maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Utilize the computerized maintenance tracking and logging system
• Observes and operates mechanical equipment, listens to their sounds, observes operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective or worn parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance.
• Ability to operate tire press, drill press, grinders, battery changing equipment and other specialized tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Repairs electrical equipment.
• Follows attendance policy
• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as may be assigned or required.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
• Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting;
• Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
• Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/Experience:


Two year college, Technical or vocational school, or university program certificate; or a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical manuals or procedures, or governmental regulations.


Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, vendors and our customers.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with simple mathematical concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram,

or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge and be able to learn and use the

maintenance database software and other program, such as; VLM, Word and Excel.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license

Industrial equipment certifications

Other Requirements:

After hours response: Associate must be able and willing to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day / 7 days a week should the need arise.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must provide and safely maintain their own tool set, appropriate for the job requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The

employee is occasionally exposed to wet or hot and/or humid conditions (both in-doors and out-doors); extreme cold (both in-doors and out-doors) and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth

Perception, color clarity, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required

to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally

required to sit.


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