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Aerotek Forklift Maintenance Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia
Now hiring Forklift Maintenance Engineer's in Atlanta, GA
Pay is starting at $30.00/hr (WEEKLY pay!)
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Maintenance Engineer to perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on forklifts. The ideal candidate will interpret manufacturer's technical manuals, troubleshoot problems, and ensure safe and effective operation of forklifts.
Responsibilities
Perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on forklifts.
Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals for necessary maintenance and repairs.
Troubleshoot forklift problems including brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Identify imperfections, potential problems, safety issues, and malfunctions.
Replace broken or defective parts and order replacement parts for major repairs.
Reassemble forklifts and make necessary adjustments for safe operation.
Perform safety inspections of forklifts before release to the work floor.
Clean equipment and work areas as needed.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience in MHE or forklift repair.
Ability to troubleshoot and work on hydraulics and attachments.
Experience with electric and propane forklifts.
Knowledge of brake systems and tire/wheel changes.
Familiarity with LP, gas, and diesel systems.
Ability to work with various lift trucks such as Hyster, Cat, Crown, and Mitsubishi.
Experience with 440v and 480v systems.
Ability to use multimeters and voltmeters.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth into larger roles. Benefit from a supportive work environment with health and dental benefits, 401k matching, and PTO. With multiple plants in the complex, there are plenty of promotion opportunities.
Work Environment
Work in a clean, industrial, and large complex. Train on a day shift from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts. The facility offers a structured schedule with lunch and breaks included.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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 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.