Best Practices, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Forklift, Forklift License, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Fleets
Forklift Systems Diagnostic Mechanic
Based in: Windsor Locks, CT
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:00 PM–6:30 AM
Pay: $22–$26 per hour | Benefits begin on your first day
Picture this: a reach truck throws a fault code mid-shift. You assess the symptoms, verify the issue with your meter, reference service data, and get the unit safely back in service—documenting every step so the next handoff is seamless. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll thrive here.
See the work in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=80m_3-7sWUw
Your impact
- Keep forklifts and material handling equipment in top shape with thorough PMs and precise repairs.
- Diagnose and correct mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults quickly and safely.
- Execute safety inspections; uphold standards and best practices.
- Maintain detailed service records and parts usage to support fleet reliability.
- Work alongside a supportive team to drive process improvements and uptime.
- Deliver clear updates to customers on repair status and recommendations.
- Stay current with emerging forklift technologies and tools.
Skills and background
- Hands-on experience as a forklift or industrial equipment technician.
- Strong mechanical reasoning with proven troubleshooting ability.
- Comfort with electrical diagnostics and hydraulic systems.
- Reliable as an individual contributor and as a teammate.
- Great communicator with a customer-first approach.
- Valid driver’s license and safe forklift operation.
- Technical certification in forklift repair is a plus.
Experience specifics
- 1–2 years entering PMs and work orders in a computerized maintenance/asset system.
- Experience with Crown, Raymond, and Toyota lift trucks is a plus.
- Applicants with automotive or wheeled-army mechanics experience are encouraged to apply.
Growth and rewards
- Day-1 eligibility for medical, dental, and vision
- Company matched 401(k)
- Paid training
- Weekly pay
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Career progression opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Health & Wellness program
- Employee discounts / purchasing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- C&S provides $100 toward safety shoes
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