Skilled Trade - Industrial Truck Mechanic - Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP)
Ford Motor Company · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Top pay for Industrial Truck Mechanic role.
- Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
- Opportunity to maintain diverse plant vehicles.
- Requires apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Pre-employment checks are mandatory.
About the role
Industrial Truck Mechanic - Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP)
Rate of Pay and Benefits:
Industrial Truck Mechanics are paid a top hourly base rate of $44.635, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is $44.435 with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.
Benefits:
- Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!
- Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
- Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
- Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance.
- Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership.
- Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing.
- Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms and manipulate tools typical of the trade.
- Tasks will require a certain amount of reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo.
- Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to trade.
- Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about facility.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.
- Repair and maintain all powered industrial vehicles in the plant (Yale forklifts, Cushman, and Taylor Dunn carriers and carts).
- Repair and maintain Diesel pumps.
- Maintain PMHV batteries, battery chargers.
- Repair and maintain the fire pumps in the plant.
- Repair and maintain backup generators.
- Mechanical background more specifically electrical, diagnosis, parts repair / change on forklifts and burden carriers.
- Maintain and repair scissor lifts and boom lifts.
- Hydraulic system repair.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose error codes.
- Repair and maintain automatic guided vehicles (AGVs).
- Ability to interpret and understand schematics.
Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required. Drug panel does not include THC.
Key skills/competency
- Industrial Truck Mechanic
- Forklift Repair
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Diagnosis
- Schematic Interpretation
- Diesel Pumps
- AGV Maintenance
- Scissor and Boom Lifts
- PMHV Battery Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Skills & topics
- Industrial Truck Mechanic
- Mechanic
- Automotive Repair
- Ford
- Ohio Assembly Plant
- Forklift Repair
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Diagnosis
- AGV Maintenance
- Mechanic Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your apprenticeship, 8 years of experience, or equivalent training in industrial truck repair. Emphasize skills like hydraulic systems, electrical diagnosis, and schematic interpretation.
- Showcase your mechanical expertise: Detail your experience with specific equipment like forklifts, AGVs, scissor lifts, and boom lifts. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your troubleshooting process for common industrial truck issues and your ability to interpret schematics.
- Highlight safety and teamwork: Emphasize your commitment to safety protocols and your ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Understand the process: Be aware that a job interview, drug screen, physical, and background check are required for successful hiring.
Technical preparation
Review forklift and AGV repair manuals.,Practice diagnosing electrical and hydraulic issues.,Study industrial schematics and prints.,Familiarize with PMHV and hilo operation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging repair you solved.,How do you prioritize multiple urgent tasks?,How do you ensure safety in your work?,How do you handle disagreements with teammates?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pay rate for an Industrial Truck Mechanic at Ford Motor Company's Ohio Assembly Plant?
- The top hourly base rate for an Industrial Truck Mechanic at Ford Motor Company's Ohio Assembly Plant is $44.635. New hires will start at $44.435 with pay increases to the top rate after three months of employment. Additional premiums for shifts, overtime, and holidays may apply.
- What benefits are offered to Industrial Truck Mechanics at Ford?
- Ford offers comprehensive benefits including company-provided healthcare (Hospital-Surgical-Medical, Drug, Hearing, Dental, Vision), life insurance, disability benefits, and automatic enrollment in the TESPHE 401(k) plan with company contributions. Employees are also eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing, bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Industrial Truck Mechanic at Ford?
- The primary responsibilities include repairing and maintaining all powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, carriers, and carts. This also involves maintaining diesel pumps, PMHV batteries, fire pumps, backup generators, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs). Troubleshooting and diagnosing error codes, as well as interpreting schematics, are also key duties.
- What qualifications are required for the Industrial Truck Mechanic position at Ford?
- To qualify, candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, possess at least 8 years of relevant experience, or have a combination of experience and training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade. A strong mechanical background, particularly in electrical systems, is essential.
- Does Ford Motor Company require a drug screen for the Industrial Truck Mechanic role?
- Yes, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required for the Industrial Truck Mechanic position. Please note that the drug panel for this role does not include THC.
- What type of work schedule can an Industrial Truck Mechanic expect at Ford?
- Candidates must be willing and able to work any assigned schedule, including shift changes, working more than 8 hours per day, and overtime. Maintaining good attendance is crucial.
- What physical requirements are necessary for an Industrial Truck Mechanic?
- The role requires the ability to perform trade tasks, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights and overhead (including on ladders/platforms), and manipulate trade tools. This includes reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and using equipment like PMHV or hilo. Maneuvering around vehicles, equipment, and assembly lines is also necessary.
- How does Ford Motor Company ensure a diverse workforce?
- Ford Motor Company is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.