Lead Mobile Equipment Technician

Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day.We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.The Lead Forklift Mechanic’s main responsibility is to evaluate and repair all mobile equipment and forklifts at the plant. This candidate must be able to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain all makes and model of material handling equipment. The other responsibilities would be to communicate to management what parts are needed and call those orders in so the equipment can be repaired. EXPECTATIONS: Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interacts professionally with other employees and vendors.Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues.Ability to communicate with vendors and manufacturers of the equipment to help troubleshoot issues.Stay up to date on the latest trends in marketing.Regular, reliable attendance is required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Can troubleshoot mobile equipment malfunctions and provide corrective action.Disassembles forklifts prior to maintenance work.Reassembles forklifts after the completion of repair or maintenance work.Starts forklifts and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.Inspects or tests damaged forklifts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to forklifts, according to specified procedures.Dismantles forklifts and removes parts for repair, using specified tools.Records production, repair, and forklift maintenance information.Reads work orders and specifications to determine forklifts and other material handling equipment, requiring repair or maintenance.Ability to repair tools and small engines.Holds a working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.Performs scheduled preventative maintenance.Provides forklift repair training to Forklift mechanicsReviews existing PMs and revises or develops new mobile equipment PMsReview mobile equipment maintenance manuals and develop a list of spare parts to set up in EpicorReviews the fleet of existing mobile equipment to develop a 5-year plan to refurbish or buy new equipmentCoordinates with manufacturer’s representatives as needed to troubleshoot repairs QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.The ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and blueprints required.Ability to utilize calipers and other machining tools for accurate measurement required.20+ years of prior experience repairing mobile equipment, such as forklifts, required.25+ years of prior industrial maintenance experience required.Hydraulic and electrical background experience required. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Additional Information As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that'sbuilt to last!DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

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