Forklift Mechanic

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and results individual to join our Maintenance Team.

**$750 sign on bonus.** **1st shift** **Duties and Responsibilities** + Responsible for routine servicing of forklift truck equipment.

As needed for production use.

+ Seek out the root causes of equipment problems and implement solutions to eliminate those problems.

+ Review preventative maintenance procedures and recommend improvements to eliminate any shortcomings.

+ Use the Maintenance Department work order system to identify work to be done and to accurately record parts used, time required to complete work, and what work was done.

+ As directed by management, implement equipment modifications to improve performance.

+ Properly use and maintain all tools normally associated with this job.

+ Maintain high standards for housekeeping procedures on all maintenance jobs and work areas.

+ Clean work area after repair, PM, or Project.

+ Clean shop area when work is complete + Maintain clean organized cart + Maintain tool inventory 6 Month PM + Return shop equipment to original location and report any problems to your team leader + Follow all company rules and regulations.

+ Must abide by all Allied's Health and Safety rules in addition to all Federal, state, and other standards.

+ Perform any other job duties which may become necessary.

**Qualifications** + Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job.

+ Ability to read, write, comprehend, and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.

+ Ability to operate computerized equipment, read scales, recognize product problems, malfunctions and patterns out of specification.

+ Requires at least two years' experience forklift repairs or automobile mechanics.

+ Good human relations skills and a practical approach to problem solving are necessary.

In addition, the following qualifications are essential for this position: the ability to work independently; excellent troubleshooting skills; ability to quickly isolate problems and repair equipment with minimum downtime; willingness to work flexible hours as needed; must be available for any shift or time needed.

? **Working Environment** + The job is in a dusty and dirty environment.

+ Working in a hot and/or cold environment.

+ Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

? **Physical Requirements** + Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator.

+ Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, and bending.It may also be required that a drug screening test and/or physical examination be taken in the future as needed to determine fitness for duty.

**Benefits:** + Health Insurance: medical, vision, dental, and STD, LTD.

Company contribution to a Health Savings Account.

+ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, profit sharing, and other.

+ Tobacco free environment + Tuition reimbursement + Onsite fitness facility + Family/Company events + Vacation, holidays, and personal time off paid.

+ Attendance Reward **Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD, ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing.

Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.** **Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.**