General information

Location

United States  

Reference

2024-11976  

Position description

Job title

Hyster Mechanic

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The purpose of the Mechanics position is to perform a diversified list of duties including perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of rolling stock {i.e. lift trucks, Genie Boom lifts, scissor lifts, diesel fire pumps, pickups and small gas engine equipment, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc.), Utilize a work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventative maintenance and all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years verifiable mechanic experience
Applicants must be able to work all shifts and pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test and physical assessment.
Applicants must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, twist and work in other awkward positions.
Proficiency in written communication is important as the mechanic must be able to comprehend written instructions and follow directions from shop manuals.

Applicants must have hands on experience with:
o Engine troubleshooting ( diesel, gas and LPG)
o Welding and fabricating.
o Basic knowledge of hydraulic pumps and components.
o Automotive electrical and electronic systems.
o Brake, exhaust, fuel {gas, diesel, propane) and cooling systems.
o Automatic transmissions.
o Differentials.
o Parts ordering and parts inventory.
o Maintaining and servicing plant rolling stock (i.e. fork lifts, Genie Boom lifts, scissor lifts, diesel fire pumps, pickups and small gas engine equipment, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc.).
o Reading and understanding service manuals.

What we offer

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.