Forklift Mechanic

Job Title : Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and self-motivated experienced mechanic to join our team. You will be responsible for diagnosing problems, estimating jobs, and completing repairs.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, possesses a good work ethic, and has the ability to work independently. You must have your own tools, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record to operate company vehicles.

Forklift and scissor lift experience, as well as OSHA-approved safety boots, are required. The role demands the ability to lift up to or in excess of 50 pounds and regularly climb and kneel.

Hard Skills

• Equipment repair
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading
• Forklift mechanical experience
• Forklift operation
• Scissor lift operation

Soft Skills

• Good people skills
• Self-motivation
• Reliability
• Safety consciousness
• Good work ethic

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Suffolk, Virginia.

Work Environment

This role requires working in environments where you will need to exercise and encourage proper safety practices at all times.

You must be able to handle physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects and performing various mechanical repairs.

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 meets 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.