**Job Title: Forklift Mechanic** Job Description Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and other ground support equipment. Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Maintain accurate service records and document all repairs. Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. Adhere to company and regulatory safety protocols. Responsibilities + Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and other ground support equipment. + Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. + Maintain accurate service records and document all repairs. + Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. + Adhere to company and regulatory safety protocols. Essential Skills + Certified Forklift Mechanic with a minimum of a two-year certification. + Strong knowledge of forklift repair, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance. + Experience working with various forklift models and brands. + Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics. + Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. + Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work independently. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with diesel engines and heavy equipment. + Knowledge of electrical systems, especially in forklifts. + Understanding of ground support equipment. Why Work Here? Benefit from competitive pay and room for professional growth. Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills are valued and developed. Work Environment Work in a warehouse setting located at Newark Airport, utilizing advanced tools and technologies to maintain equipment in a collaborative team atmosphere. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of NA, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Days, Floating Holiday Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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.