Forklift Mechanic Job at Easy Street JD & S, LLC. in Aurora

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Company Description

Easy Street JD&S is a small family owned business in the Chicago suburbs that provides high-quality, reliable material handling equipment for sale and rental. Easy Street also supplies parts for material handling equipment.

Job Description

Easy Street JD&S is a small family owned business in the Chicago suburbs that provides high-quality, reliable material handling equipment for sale and rental. Easy Street also supplies parts for material handling equipment.

Our dealership is a leading provider of Combilift and Noblelift trucks. We provide support services for Combilift trucks as well as all other makes of lift trucks. Our team has a deep understanding of material handling equipment which allows us to customize our service support to meet our customers needs.

Employee Title: Field Service Technician

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Combilift and all other makes of lift trucks. (diesel, electric, and LPG)
• Ability to disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks.
• Maintain service van and its inventory.
• Process paperwork after completion of each job.
• Test mechanical equipment after repair to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturers’ specs
• Keeps shop work area, equipment, and service van clean

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines, and the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Great written/verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks.
• 5-10+ years of mechanical background strongly desired
• Must possess own tools, but necessary specialized tools are provided
• Experience working on air hoists, manual hoists, and electric hoists
• Prior forklift experience

Work Authorization

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Vehicle for Field Service Technicians
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Uniforms

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Average Hours Per Week: 40
• Overtime: Available

Other Information

• Remote Available: No
• Travel Required: Yes
• Is driving an essential function of this job?: Yes
• Is accessible by public transportation?: No
• License Type: Class D

Location

Easy Street JD&S
148 Easy Street, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, United States

Essential Talents

• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.