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Interface · 4 hours ago

Lift Truck Technician (1st shift)

LaGrange, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products. The Lift Truck Technician will manage and maintain the maintenance program for the industrial motorized truck fleet in all of the Troup County Facilities, ensuring efficient operation and safety of the equipment.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Repair and Maintaining Lift Truck Fleet

Adjust or set mechanical and electrical controls or components

Align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components

Align vehicle frame

Assemble, dismantle or reassemble equipment or machinery

Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronics on Powered Industrial Equipment

Conduct tests to locate mechanical and electrical system malfunction

Diagnose and repair malfunctioning vehicle systems including computer diagnostics when necessary

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems in machinery or equipment

Inspect vehicle for damage, malfunctions and/or maintenance needed

Lubricate machinery, equipment or parts

Overhaul vehicle major operating units such as engines, transmissions, motors and electrical components

Service vehicle with water, fuel or oil

Inspect equipment, structure or material to identify the cause of error, defect or other problems

Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources such as read blueprints, read schematics, read technical drawings, read vehicle manufacturer's specifications, read work order, instructions, formulas or processing charts

Provide information to supervisors, co-workers and/or subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person

Cutting skills using plasma and/or oxy acetylene

Machinist skills using lathe/milling machine

Welding fabrication experience with MIG/Arc required

TIG/aluminum/stainless preferred

Drive company truck to various Interface locations as well as to supply companies

Be aware of departmental Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and LOTO procedures

Maintain housekeeping

Comply with safety rules and environmental regulations to include lock out/ tag out procedure

Ensure ISO procedures are followed

Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability

Perform other duties as assigned

While performing any overhead work or task that creates metal shavings/foreign debris you must take all necessary precautions to prevent material from getting in the carpet

Qualification

Lift Truck MaintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical SystemsHydraulicsTransmissionsMachinist SkillsWelding FabricationComputer ApplicationsJudgmentSelf-managementSafety ComplianceCommunication SkillsDecision Making

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Must possess valid driver's license

Ability to self-manage and exercise independent judgement

Ability to meet license requirements for Powered Industrial Trucks (lift truck, scissor lift and JLG Training)

Ability to navigate through computer applications using specific software to diagnose, install and program lifts

Knowledge about GE SCR panels (operation, troubleshooting, testing)

Welding fabrication experience with MIG/Arc required

Lifting of up to 75 lbs

Preferred

Successful completion of Lift Truck training courses in Transmissions, Hydraulics and Electrical Systems preferred

Prefer 2 year Technical Degree

Equipment Maintenance – 5 years experience preferred performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

5 years experience preferred determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

TIG/aluminum/stainless preferred

Company

Interface

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Interface is a world-leading modular flooring company with a fully integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring.

Founded in 1973

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.interface.com/

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