Forklift Mechanic at SJS Executives, LLC in Seal Beach, California

Job Description:

Overview

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a reliable, safety conscious, journeyman-level Forklift Mechanic to work full time for SJS in Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California to help support the utility operations at a US Navy facility.

In addition to the pay range of $31-$35 per hour, there is also a health & welfare hourly rate of $4.41 per hour. The total hourly compensational range for this position is $35.41-$39.41 per hour

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

This Forklift Mechanic must possess these 3 key qualifications to be eligible for this job:

• Equivalent proof of 8 years of experience;


• Forklift Operator Experience


• Either have or be willing to have OSHA-10 and CPR training certificate.

The right candidate will have strong working knowledge of AC and DC electrical principles, the theory and operation of motors, generators, batteries, controllers, and testing equipment.

He or she will already have experience in in trouble shooting, repairing and/or overhauling complex alternating and direct current electrical components and wiring circuits on a variety of electrical powered vehicles, weight and material handling equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, industrial platform vehicles, scissor lifts, personnel platform lifts.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of forklift mechanical principles, the theory and operation of motors, generators, batteries, controllers, and testing equipment.


• Disassembly and overhaul of forklift systems that includes motors, generators, alternators, controllers, relays, and circuit breakers.


• Replacement of coils in relays, time delays, magnetic brake assemblies, defective wiring, switches, rheostats, instruments, resistor banks, and panel boards in the power, lighting and signal systems.


• Making adjustments to voltage regulators, limit switches, governors, and relays to ensure proper operation. Installation and maintenance of alarm and signal systems, including bells, buzzers, lights, and electrical booster systems for internal combustion engines.


• Performs hydrometer tests, discharge rate test, cell checks, and places batteries on equalizing charge when necessary.


• Adjusts and maintains battery charging equipment to ensure proper charging rate.


• Makes major and minor repairs and adjustments to gasoline and diesel engines, cooling, hydraulic, fuel, brake, steering as well as all electrical equipment associated.


• Skilled and knowledgeable in trouble shooting, repairing and/or overhauling complex alternating and direct current electrical components and wiring circuits on a variety of electrical powered vehicles, weight and material handling equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, industrial platform vehicles, scissor lifts, personnel platform lifts.


• Must be qualified to operate specialized equipment such as aerial work platforms and material handling equipment.


• Skilled and knowledgeable in trouble shooting, repairing and/or overhauling complex alternating and direct current electrical components and wiring circuits on a variety of electrical powered vehicles, weight and material handling equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, industrial platform vehicles, scissor lifts, personnel platform lifts. The Electric Motor Mechanic shall also perform major and minor repairs to all other associated systems such as engine/motors, cooling, hydraulic, fuel, steering and brake.

Qualifications

• Must have 8 years' experience as a Forklift Mechanic


• Have some experience with low voltage systems including but not limited to maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing power breakers


• Valid California State Driver's License - "C" class


• Be OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction Certified and CPR certified before starting work; SJS may provide financial assistance for these courses if necessary


• Be able to read and interpret standard construction blueprints and operating manuals


• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.

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