Forklift Mechanic - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Forklift Mechanic - Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

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 are to perform service calls at client addresses that could be inside or outside, in heated or unheated environments. Forklift mechanics must communicate with warehouse and client personal to diagnose problems and develop a service plan. They must perform services such as cleaning, lubrication, and engine and lift repair, battery maintenance, and needed service on all systems and components. Service calls will be performed on a regular basis 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 include 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 regulation. Workers will need knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and must possess the ability to learn and read technical manuals. The ability to work well with tools and machinery is a requirement, as is a flexible schedule is required, 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.

Monitor and service forklifts, lift trucks and other heavy industrial vehicles.

Include managing inventory and using manual & computer-based Systems.

Responsibility for variety of hand tools.

Responsibility for company vehicle.

Responsible for client satisfaction

Assist where possible with company sales and promotion.

Manage all company stock on 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.