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C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Forklift Technician in Westfield, Massachusetts
Forklift Technician Westfield, MA ID: R-259649 Job Family: Facilities Job Type: Regular Position Overview As a Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician, you will repair and maintain electric and propane industrial lift trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and/or cherry pickers. You will follow manuals and use hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of electrical, power transmission, brake, and other mechanical systems. Job Description Benefits start on day one! Compensation: \$21-\$31/hr, plus \$1 freezer differential Two Schedules available: Night Shift - Sunday Monday Tuesday 4pm-6am or Day Shift - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 6am-4:30pm You will contribute by: Manage the repair of the MHE, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs and preventative maintenance. Conduct preventive maintenance (PM\'s) within manufacturer\'s guidelines/specifications and established timelines to include oil changes, filter changes, calibration of equipment, belts changes, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, etc. Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals Assist the battery technicians by assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up Assist the building and refrigeration maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, refrigeration systems repair and maintenance, and other general maintenance activities Environment Warehouse: Freezer (-20F to 0F) Skills Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, and steering systems. Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems as they pertain to the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of MHE. Detailed knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, and electrical controls including PLC systems. Detailed knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, internal combustion motors, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems, etc. Years Of Experience 2: Experience logging work orders and PMs into computerized tracking systems. Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota material handling equipment a plus. Automotive & Industrial maintenance technicians are encouraged to apply Qualifications High School Diploma - General Studies, KPIs, Safety & Sanitiation, Training & Development, Values & Teamwork, Warranty Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)