Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Title: Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

Directs and performs inspection and the more complicated preventive maintenance work on industrial forklift trucks and other hydraulic equipment. Works on the major overhaul of equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical machinery and equipment and forklift trucks. Responsible for checking equipment after repairs for correct adjustments, removal of any unsafe trucks/equipment from the plant area. Directs the use of and uses oxy-acetylene and welding equipment necessary to perform welding or burning in the normal performance of maintenance and repairs.

Hard Skills

Inspection and preventive maintenance of industrial forklift trucks

Major equipment overhaul

Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical machinery and equipment

Using oxy-acetylene and welding equipment

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Leeds, Alabama.

Work Environment

Industrial plant area

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.