Forklift Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic - Fort worth, Tx

Up to $30/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Forklift Mechanic to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) and conveyor systems, with a strong focus on MHE. The successful candidate will be adept at changing gears, pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on forklifts, material handling equipment and conveyor systems.
• Change and maintain gears, pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors.
• Focus primarily on MHE maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair tasks.
• Utilize schematics and blueprints for maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in forklift maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in welding.
• Mechanically inclined with a strong troubleshooting ability.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values expertise and dedication, offering a supportive environment where skills are honed and contributions are recognized. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic and engaging environment using advanced technologies and equipment. The role involves hands-on tasks and requires a focus on safety and precision. The work attire is practical, suitable for maintenance tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

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 Fort Worth,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.