West Coast Personnel, Cape Town, South Africa
A forklift mechanic's main responsibility is to diagnose, service, and maintain mechanical lifting equipment. Work is performed on powered lift machinery including electric, gas, propane, and diesel, as well as non-powered pump jacks and hydraulic equipment. Responsibilities include performing service calls at client addresses that could be inside or outside, in heated or unheated environments.
Forklift mechanics must communicate with warehouse and client personnel to diagnose problems and develop a service plan. They must perform services such as cleaning, lubrication, engine and lift repair, battery maintenance, and needed service on all systems and components. Service calls will be performed regularly for both preventive maintenance and emergency repair.
Mechanics must log all work performed, complete all safety checklists and required forms, and schedule appropriate preventive maintenance and service visits. Work includes disassembly and reassembly of equipment, and moving and relocating equipment for major repairs and convenience. Some of the work could involve heavy lifting and can be physical.
Workers must maintain a clean, safe environment and assure compliance with all regulations. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is required, along with the ability to learn and read technical manuals. The ability to work well with tools and machinery is essential, and a flexible schedule is necessary as service calls can come at any time. Mechanics must also have a valid driver's license and will be expected to supply and keep track of tools.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and service forklifts, lift trucks, and other heavy industrial vehicles.
- Manage inventory and use manual & computer-based systems.
- Maintain responsibility for a variety of hand tools.
- Maintain responsibility for the company vehicle.
- Ensure client satisfaction.
- Assist where possible with company sales and promotion.
- Manage all company stock in a responsible and safe manner.
- Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics.
- Maintain shop supplies, shop, and tools.
- Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV in MS Word format, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, proof of qualifications, and a head and shoulder photo of themselves to .
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, if you are not contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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