Fleet Maintenance Technician 3 (Forklift/ Pit Maintenance)

Job Description

Job Description

As a FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3, you provide technical support, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned and respond to breakdowns in a professional and timely manner while following all safety protocols. Working knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. You will work with a cross-functional team to ensure requirements, needs and implementations will satisfy Daikin expectations. 

Position Responsibilities may include;

• Perform established preventative maintenance programs
• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation
• Assist management with scheduling fleet maintenance projects
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and machine manuals, electrical blueprints/schematics  
• Ensure all equipment adheres to all applicable safety requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs
• Reads work order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction/diagnose the problem(s). Record all work in FIIX CMMS
• Makes mechanical repairs to equipment after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed. Maintain accurate and complete departmental records
• Records complete repair description on work order, including the correct model and the serial number of equipment and record hour meter reading
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and adjust
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to mechanical assemblies
• Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems 
• Remove and replace work or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system 
• Realign and adjust components such as spindles, clutches, ball screws, and others as required 
• Start machines and equipment to test operation following inspection
• Provide written reports of inspection findings and recommendations for repair 
• Ability to trouble-shoot and repair maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and diesel-powered heavy equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Responds to calls from production and management to make repairs on assets
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Nature & Scope:

• Works under direct supervision and follows written/verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks
• Independently perform assignments after given general instructions as to results expected 
• Resolves routine questions and problems, coordinate complex issues to others
• Demonstrates an awareness of the relative urgency of tasks and responds accordingly

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, ability to read and understand electrical schematics, good written/verbal communication skills, and good customer care skills
• Safe work habits, following proper LOTO and other OSHA requirements
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues and complete repairs
• Ability to install, assemble and test new machines and equipment
• Strong mechanical and Industrial experience
• Ability to monitor, identify, and correct signs of malfunctions.  
• Ability to read electrical schematics 
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures
• Able to PM equipment in assigned area
• Able to Assist and guide LOTO procedures
• Able to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain company maintenance tools, including 480 volt and 3 phase electric voltmeter, and able to use.  
• Able to effectively and efficiently use various maintenance tools and equipment
• Ability to work with electrical circuits including 24-volt controls, 120-240 volt, single and three phase service.
• Capable of using programmable logic controllers to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal policy, instruction and directions in English
• Basic ability to use Windows based computer systems
• Able to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Read and comply with work orders
• Able to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, diagnose, troubleshooting, repair and test equipment
• Able to troubleshoot, find and correct issues
• Able to PM equipment in assigned area
• Knowledgeable in 6S standards
• Able to manage priorities and meet short- and long-term deadlines 
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to understand technical documents including electrical diagrams
• Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics (know symbols)
• Able to mentor and train Technicians 1 and 2
• In-depth knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to understand relay logic
• Ability to Perform major electrical repairs 
• Able to select replacement parts for obsolete components
• Able to perform PM's on all equipment 
• Participate in regular 6s activities
• Able and willing to correct PPE violations when seen and report continued violations to leads

Experience:

• 7-10+ years of related mechanical experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school, any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory
• Technical degree, previous battery and charger repair experience, welding skills, and knowledge of various types of testing equipment preferred

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, holding, grasping, visual hearing, depth perception, color vision.  Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To: Manager, Fleet

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.