Raymond Leasing – Maintenance Mechanic – East Syracuse, NY

Job Title: Raymond Leasing – Maintenance Mechanic

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a member of the Toyota Industries family of companies. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen – share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:
RayLease is looking for mechanics with experience and/or a mechanical background to assist in repairing forklifts and preparing them for resale at the end of a customer lease.

You will:
Perform routine machine maintenance tasks by using standard procedures, tools, materials, machines and equipment. Performs work under general supervision from manager, assistant team leader (ATL) or other departmental lead. Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to others.

Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including, but not necessarily limited to, motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, air conditioners, etc.
Examine mechanical machinery and equipment to diagnose trouble.
May work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals, or color charts.
Inspect defective machinery and equipment to determine wear or damage.
Disassemble machinery and equipment and repairs or replaces broken parts.
Adjust functional parts of mechanical machinery and equipment as necessary.
Clean and lubricate parts.
Order replacement parts.
Inspect completed repairs.
Complete disassembly and rebuild of machinery, equipment or subassemblies, fabricated parts and options.
Follow standard work to complete tasks.
Support the Company’s 5S program in an effort to maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat, organized manner.
Make recommendations to change outdated or ineffective procedures through the kaizen process.
Support Toyota Production System (TPS) driven processes and activities.
May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.
Perform related work as assigned.
Regular attendance in the workplace is required for interaction with others and to support teamwork.

About the schedule:

This position is 1st shift onsite and you will work Monday – Friday from 6:00AM to 2:30PM

About the work environment:

Works in a factory setting. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with Company policy. For forklift operation, required to obtain and maintain Forklift Driver Certification through the Company and operate the forklift in a safe manner. Required to stand for long periods of time and manually lift/move/manipulate parts up to 50 pounds or use cranes/hoists to move heavier materials. Temperatures may be extreme; elevated in the summer, cold in the winter. Needs to be able to cope with stressors and demands that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable and defined levels of performance are maintained.

About you:

Prior Mechanic experience (i.e. auto, farm equipment, forklifts, etc.)

It would be great if you had:

A High School Diploma or GED.
Two or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

About the total compensation package:

Wage – $21.35 – $26.55 per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s skill, education and experience.

Benefits – We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

Vacation available on day 1
10 paid holidays
Medical and Rx Plan options
Dental and Vision Plan options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Protection
Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
Long-Term Care Insurance
Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
Tuition Aid Program