Heavy Equipment/Lift Truck Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Are you looking for a stable work environment where safety is a top priority? Do you need a consistent and reliable work schedule? Come join our work family! We'd love to see you become part of the Southeastern Paperboard team.

Southeastern Paperboard, Inc. is one of the largest and most diverse independent paperboard converters in the U.S. and is headquartered in Greenville, SC. Our company employs a team of dedicated, motivated, and highly trained individuals. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

We offer paid lunches, full Medical, Dental, Vision, STD and LTD, Life Insurance, 401k and Profiting Sharing, Paid Vacation, and Holidays.

Other perks include:

• Monthly Safety Raffle - $400 Cash Prizes
• Employee Recognition Events (Catered Lunches, Food Trucks, etc.)
• Weekly Awards for Safety Participation/Awareness
• Referral Bonuses (up to $300 per referral – no cap!)
• No rotating schedules or lack of hours – WEEKENDS OFF!

As a Heavy Equipment/Lift Truck Mechanic at Southeastern Paperboard, Inc., you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform repair work on all company Forklifts, Clamp Trucks, and attachments
• Test and inspect propane (LP) and electric systems to diagnose issues with hydraulic, electrical, breaking and steering components
• Read and interpret diagnostic test results; perform repairs to engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, lighting, tires and wheels
• Preventative and routine maintenance; tune ups, oil changes, battery checks, tire/wheel changes and lubricating equipment and parts
• Replace worn or broken parts, rebuild engines or transmissions, and repair or rewire electrical harnesses
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts
• Welding and fabrication
• Inspect and test repaired equipment to ensure it meets safety standards
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain service history, work orders, parts inventory, and order replacement parts
• On call for emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 (+) years' experience repairing Forklifts and/or Clamp trucks strongly desired
• Must have own hand tools
• Must have strong Electrical skills
• Must be mechanically inclined

EOE M/F/D/V