Forklift Mechanic Apprentice
InterliftOverview Launch your career as a Forklift Mechanic Apprentice, building practical skills while helping keep forklifts and other equipment safe, reliable, and ready for work. You’ll assist experienced mechanics with inspections, maintenance, and repairs, using hand and power tools and learning to read schematics. This is a paid apprentice position. Heavy lifting may be required. Your impact: Careful maintenance and timely repairs help equipment operators work safely and keep daily operations moving. Duties Assist with equipment maintenance and repair for forklifts, industrial equipment, and heavy equipment; exposure may include Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, and farm machinery. Support diagnostics and repairs involving diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, suspension, alignment, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning (HVAC), and tires. Use hand and power tools for assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering under appropriate supervision. Help maintain vehicles and equipment, including tractor-trailers, and follow safe practices during heavy equipment operation. Communicate clearly with customers and team members; document maintenance and repair work. Qualifications Mechanical knowledge and interest in developing as a mechanic; mechanic, dealership, diesel, automotive, heavy truck, or vehicle maintenance experience is helpful, not required. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, schematics, equipment repair, or mechanical systems repair is preferred. Exposure to automotive diagnostics, vehicle systems, vehicle mechanics for truck drivers, air brakes, shocks and struts, or automotive electrical system repair is a plus. Ability to learn safely, follow instructions, and perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting. Customer service skills and a willingness to learn across forklifts, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery are valued. Pay: From $14.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person