Forklift Mechanic/Heavy Duty Mechanic

Thompson First Group is seeking a Forklift Mechanic/Heavy Duty Mechanic for a local client in Cinnaminson, NJ.

Candidates with a background working on Forklifts, Heavy Equipment and/or Shop Equipment are encouraged to apply. 

Job Purpose:

To maintain the company’s forklifts consisting of diesel, propane and electric. Maintain equipment such as rollbacks, box trucks, trailers and other lightweight vehicles. Also maintain shop machinery and equipment.

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Equipment Maintenance Manager. It requires a blend of skills and experience that are specifically focused on fork truck, vehicle, and production equipment maintenance. Also responsible for managing maintenance on shop machinery and equipment. Mechanics are expected to furnish their basic tools like wrenches, pliers, sockets, screwdrivers, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Accident prevention – actively identify, correct and/or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
• Actively identify and pursue cost reduction and efficiency/profit improvement opportunities.
• Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Sea Box Quality Policy calling for self-inspection of your work product.
• Maintain Doosan and Hyster fork trucks, including preventative maintenance.
• Maintain air compressors, including preventative maintenance.
• Repair and maintain paint pumps, rivet guns and shop equipment.
• Work collaboratively with shop personnel to maintain building and equipment items.
• Lifting production objects of up to 50lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.