Forklift Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic

As a Forklift Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on various models of material handling equipment, including propane and electric forklifts. You will complete maintenance tasks efficiently and cost-effectively at customer locations to meet their requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement on material handling equipment.
2. Troubleshoot issues with propane and electric forklifts.
3. Complete necessary paperwork and data input related to job requirements.
4. Maintain an adequate set of personal tools for the job.
5. Meet customer requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of specific experience with material handling equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, electrical, forklift repair, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Valid Driver License.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or tech school graduate preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in repair and maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Customer service skills and abilities.
• Certification to operate equipment (must be capable of obtaining).
• Willingness and ability to frequently push, pull, kneel, bend, and reach.

Why Work Here?

Join a large company that offers significant room for growth. With fewer forklift mechanics at most locations, this role allows you to work independently and make autonomous decisions on daily tasks, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise.

Work Environment

The work environment includes indoor warehouses with varying temperatures depending on the time of year. The standard shift is Monday to Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with potential for overtime. The dress code is casual, and you will need to be comfortable working alone and capable of making decisions independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Savannah, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.

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 meet 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.