Forklift Technician
AerotekJob Title: Forklift TechnicianJob Description
The Forklift Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on electric, propane, diesel, and gasoline-powered forklifts and other material handling equipment. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with manufacturer specifications and workplace safety stand
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ards. The technician will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems while minimizing equipment downtime.
Responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel system issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric forklifts, including batteries, chargers, motors, and controllers.
• Inspect, repair, and replace brakes, steering components, drive motors, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct operational and safety inspections to ensure equipment meets company and OSHA standards.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, and work orders accurately.
• Utilize diagnostic software, electrical test equipment, and manufacturer service manuals to identify equipment failures.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repair requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies required for repairs.
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
• Strong understanding of engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, and drive assemblies.
• Ability to repair and replace bearings, chains, sprockets, tires, forks, masts, and lifting mechanisms.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules and equipment inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical diagrams and service manuals.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems using multimeters and diagnostic tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy room to grow with a well-established team, offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate-controlled environment with shifts from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macon, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macon, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Macon,GA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquar