Job Description

Position : Mobile Repair Technician/ Forklift Mechanic

Location : Hamtramck, MI

Duration : 3-month contract to hire

Pay rate : $30-35/hr

Shift : 50-60 hours a week at the beginning. No shift is promised, and 1st shift is given by seniority

2nd: 2:00pm-10:30pm

3rd: 10:00pm-6:30am

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Qualifications :

• 3-5 years of experience in a mobile repair role where they are operating, maintaining, repairing forklifts involving mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong experience operating the charging, monitoring, and maintenance of forklift batteries (experience operating a battery-powered or electric forklift)
• Experience with spot check and reporting issues with electrical connections such as battery cables, electrical connectors, or any other components that may be wearing out over time
• previous experience with material handling (transporting electric motors, EV batteries, or inverters using their forklift)
• Strong hydraulic system operation experience
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle high pressure situations
• Must be comfortable with 2nd or 3rd shift.

Plusses :

• Previous automotive plant experience (experience working in one and familiar with the layouts)
• Brake repair certification
• Vehicle repair certification
• Journeyman license
• Forklift certifications or any other related training/courses
• Previously worked for a Forklift company (Alta, Frasa, or Bell)

Job Description:

Mobile Repair Technician is responsible for the operation, repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical forklift operators. They work alongside 5-6 other mobile repair techs and are responsible for maintaining the safety, quality, and operations of the electrical vehicle plant. Overtime will be required for this role and will be extensive at the start of their new role as things progressed and training is completed the overtime hours will slightly reduce. Training will be done in the first 30-60 days of employment and will be working alongside your manager/supervisor. This role requires a 90-day probationary period with the intent to hire a permanent employee, this will be evaluated by performance. Benefits package will be provided by Insight Global during the 90-day probation period and you are eligible to enroll on your first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

- Identifying and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures in production equipment, including assembly lines, robotics systems, and industrial machines

- Troubleshoot and repair wiring issues, short circuits, or faulty connections within the electrical system, ensuring that everything is operating within safe parameters

- Properly inspect, maintains, and changes cylinders on various gases located in cylinder room

- Maintain critical inventory needed to keep operations running maintains and accounts for tools used - Completes preventative maintenance as scheduled and record the same

- Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and coworkers

- Responsible for moving battery packs, frame components, motors, and other vehicles parts used in the EV manufacturing process

- Loading and unloading shipments: Moving large and heavy parts like battery cells, chassis components

- Ensure that forklifts are charged and maintained to keep them running efficiently

- Inspect forklift batteries for wear, leaks, or any electrical issues before operating

- Check and maintain hydraulic fluid levels in the forklift (slow lifts, leaks, or difficult in lifting loads)

Shifts: - 3rd (10:00pm-6:30pm) - 2nd (2:00pm - 10:30pm) - 1st (6:00am - 2:30pm) **shifts are determined by seniority but will have flexibility as to preference. Must be comfortable with a rotating schedule as no shift is promised***

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