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To perform preventive maintenance, they routinely check items such as hydraulic fluid levels, tire pressure, the condition of the forks, drive control, steering and the brakes. At least 1-2 years of experience required working on Crown lifts. Must supply your own basic tools!\nJob Responsibilities & Duties\nTypical duties include but are not limited to:\nCommitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.\n\nPerforms all general repairs on forklifts, order pickers, and other material handling equipment.\n\nRepair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.\n\nKeeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and controlling corrosion.\n\nFit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile al, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.\n\nWeld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.\n\nDetermines equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.\n\nCompletes repairs by making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.\n\nVerifies equipment performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.\n\nMaintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.\n\nMaintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs.\n\nContains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.\n\nKeeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.\n\nUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.\n\nEnhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.\n\nAbility to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines and effectively prioritize and executes tasks in a high-pressure environment.\n\nGreat time management and organizational skills.\n\nDemonstrate high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nJob Requirements\nMust own your own tools.\n\nMust have a valid driver’s license.\n\nExperience with Crown forklifts preferred.\n\nBasic computer skills.\n\nProfessional attitude and the ability to work well with other departments and AFW employees.\n\nHave a flexible schedule and work all shifts. Which may include holidays and weekends.\n\nCoordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency and exceed expectations.\n\nExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or GED is preferred. Must have previous mechanic experience, preferably has 1 or more years of experience working on Crown lifts.\nCompensation\nPay rate: Starting $26 and up! Depending on experience and education.\nAt AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and FSA options), vacation and sick pay, leadership development programs, tuition assistance, company paid life insurance, 401k matching, and more!\nPhysical Demands\nCapacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.\n\nCapability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.\n\nLifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.\n\nContinuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.\n\nAbility to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs. frequently.\n\nAble to work in various environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.\n\nWork Environment\nFluorescent Lighting\n\nConcrete Flooring\n\nClimate effected by outside conditions including extreme heat.\n\nConsiderable exterior noise\n\nExtreme temperature fluctuations in warehouse\n\nIf you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below!\nhttps://youtu.be/QjaYn_sn_AM\nAmerican Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse - an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.\nA pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.\nSince 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver, and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. 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