Forklift Mechanic

Job Title: Forklift Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Mechanic to join a dedicated maintenance team. In this role, you diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on forklifts, including gas, diesel, and electric units.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety checks on forklifts and related material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, and other critical components.
• Carry out forklift repair and heavy equipment maintenance in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation of inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Identify, order, and replace parts as needed to complete repairs and keep equipment in optimal working condition.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repair services to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies during all maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate closely with other maintenance technicians and departments to coordinate work and support continuous operations.
• Perform maintenance repair tasks on material handling and related equipment used in metal fabrication environments.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in repair and maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, including the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Working experience with diesel-powered equipment, including engines and related components.
• Ability to perform forklift repair, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and the ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance on forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow maintenance procedures and safety guidelines.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and commitment to safe work practices.
• Capability to perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on forklifts and related equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Caterpillar or similar brands of forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Maintenance repair within metal fabrication or similar industrial environments.
• Strong attention to detail when documenting service records and repair activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate work with other technicians and departments.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple repair and maintenance tasks and prioritize urgent issues.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values safety, reliability, and craftsmanship in maintaining critical equipment. The environment encourages collaboration among maintenance professionals, offering opportunities to develop your technical expertise across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. You contribute directly to smooth operations in a dynamic industrial setting, gaining experience with a variety of equipment and technologies.

Work Environment

This role is based in a metal fabrication environment that can be hot and physically demanding. You work around industrial equipment and heavy machinery, performing maintenance and repair tasks in an active production setting. The position involves hands-on work with forklifts, heavy equipment, and related systems, requiring consistent adherence to safety protocols and the use of appropriate protective gear.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of City Of Industry, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in City Of Industry,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.