Forklift Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic

Primary responsibility of the Forklift Mechanic is to maintain, repair and overhaul all types of equipment and powered industrial trucks (gas, electric, or propane), including but not limited to forklifts, turrets, order pickers, reach trucks, electric jacks, battery changer, scissor lift, boom lift, and other warehouse machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and identify malfunctions. Repair forklifts, turrets, order pickers, reach trucks, electric jacks, golf carts, and other warehouse vehicles
• Disassembles, inspects and replaces worn or broken parts. Grinds and fits parts as required to maintain or overhaul motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, steering devices, brakes and wheels, lifts, hoists and hydraulic systems.
• Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time or usage, or because of breakdown or malfunction.
• Change batteries or propane tanks as determined by vehicle design. Charges batteries and maintains battery fluid at prescribed level. Cleans battery connectors.
• Test drive repaired equipment before turning over to operators.
• Ability to learn, read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and drawing
• Type records of vehicle maintenance and parts usage into a database.
• Gets quotes and orders repair parts from outside vendors.
• Uses trades type tools or hand tools.
• Maintains electrical systems and controls.
• Repaint vehicles when needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned by maintenance manager and facility director

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Forklift Mechanic
• 2 5 years experience
• High School Diploma (required)
• Associate degree preferred
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized with ability to shift priorities in a changing environment
• Mechanical ability to repair equipment and adapt to various types of machines.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel and Gmail
• Bilingual is a plus not required

Physical Requirements:

Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 60 lbs)

Works in awkward positions or lying on back on auto mechanic's "creeper", working beneath the truck.

About Lifetime Brands Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. We offer brands you trust, value without compromise and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Our products make it easier for you to prepare food, serve meals, entertain guests, and decorate your home.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, which includes:

• All full-time employees (and family members) are eligible to participate in our Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan, after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (vacation/sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Opportunities- 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually)
• Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives
• Benefits are offered to employees who work 30 hours or more

In addition to the above, we offer voluntary benefits. Lifetime Brands, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.