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Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

Perform inspections and maintenance on customer equipment, rental equipment, and corporate vehicles. Conduct mechanical and electrical work on forklifts, including the person brand and Helix brand. Perform diagnostics, breakdowns, and repairs on forklift engines. Execute warranty and recall repairs. Process paperwork, order supplies, participate in online training, and communicate with customers, office staff, and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on customer equipment, rental equipment, and corporate vehicles.

• Conduct mechanical and electrical work on forklifts, including the person brand and Helix brand.

• Perform diagnostics, breakdowns, and repairs on forklift engines.

• Execute warranty and recall repairs.

• Process paperwork, order supplies, participate in online training, and communicate with customers, office staff, and fellow employees.

Essential Skills

• Experience in forklift repair

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

• Preventive maintenance

• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to supply own set of tools (preferred, but not mandatory)

• Operate power tools, hoists, hydraulic tools, and material handling equipment

• Ability to perform strenuous work, occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive and collaborative team in a small but well-equipped shop. Enjoy a stable work schedule with first shift hours from 7 AM to 4 PM. Be part of a growing team with potential for expansion and professional development.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with a small but nice shop. Currently, there are 8 technicians, with plans to expand to 12. Work schedule is 1st shift from 7 AM to 4 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00

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 CEDAR RAPIDS,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

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.