FORKLIFT MECHANIC

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking a full-time certified diesel mechanic, preferably with forklift maintenance experience to safely repair our fleet of forklifts.

SCS offers a competitive wage starting $24 - $30/hour based on experience and education with the opportunity for an increase every 6 months, based on performance.

We also offer our full-time employees great benefits and perks including health, dental, & life insurance, a 401(k) option, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays.

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 2:15 PM - 11:45 PM

ABOUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT SYSTEMS, INC. (SCS)

Structural Component Systems, Inc. (SCS) is an employee-owned company that has been a part of the building industry in the Midwest since 1987. SCS designs and manufactures roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products to provide quality shelter for our nation's homes, businesses, and gathering places.

We value and invest in all 500+ employees. For your hard work and dedication, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and amazing, diverse company culture comprised of a rewarding, safe and enjoyable environment where everyone is considered family.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Skills:

• 2 year associates degree in diesel mechanics or extensive experience in forklift maintenance preferred or current student in a 2 year diesel mechanics program.
• Ability to lift up to 105 lbs periodically
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to understand, read and write in English.
• Computer skills to help order parts
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Positive, self-motivated, can do attitude, and requires very little supervision.

Preferred skills:

• Diesel mechanic experience
• Forklift mechanical experience a plus, though not required.
• Experience working in manufacturing setting
• OSHA/Safety knowledge

Job Description: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of forklift machinery and mechanical equipment.

Job Duties:

• Ensures operation of forklifts and other mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; and communicating the need with the parts inventory clerk on 1st shift.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Possess own hand tools or is willing to acquire tools through payroll deduction.