Forklift Mod Technician - Lexington, United States - CLARK Material
Description
**Forklift Mod Technician**
CLARK Material Handling Company , 700 Enterprise Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America Req #194 Wednesday, March 31, 2021 CLARK Material Handling Company, is a 100 year old company, and a global leader in the material handling and forklift industry. CLARK is seeking qualified candidates to join our team. The Modification Technician will perform a variety of complex assembly, repair, and modification operations as needed to complete the manufacturing of products and finished goods. The position will be responsible to modifying forklifts and material handling equipment to meet customer orders by adding optional components to completed products.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for final assembly, repair, and modification of forklifts
Install uprights and various attachments and options on forklifts
Occasional welding tasks
Occasional painting and prep duties
Prepare trucks for final shipment to customer (painting, decaling, verifying options and specs on truck to ensure it matches with order.
Rework various parts to accommodate forklift requirements
Duties will include troubleshooting, inspection, testing and repairing
Perform Quality Inspection on material handling equipment
Maintain records of repairs and complete all necessary paperwork associated with the documentation of all service and repairs.
Must perform all duties within production schedule and in accordance with engineering, quality and production standards.
Must perform all duties with minimal errors and in a safe manner.
Will provide back up support to other departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Working Knowledge of electrical and/or gas automotive systems, pneumatics and hydraulics systems;
Minimum one-year experience in complex repair & assembly on Forklifts and or other heavy machinery
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Must score at least 70% on the CLARK Complex Assembly Test
Good mechanical aptitude is a must.
Position will require working overtime
Must have basic welding and painting knowledge
Must have forklift operator experience
Basic computer skills and ability to read blueprints
Must be motivated and able to work in a self directed environment
Attend scheduled training classes
Responsible for meeting all safety requirements and policies and maintain a safe work environment
Participate in the 5s program and maintain a neat, organized and safe work area
Participate in continuous improvement activities and initiatives
This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the business. CLARK Material Handling Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Clark Material Handling Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. **Other details**
Job Family Labor 2
Pay Type Hourly
Travel Required No