Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hino Motors, Ltd. (Japan) and a Toyota Group Company. For seven decades, Hino Motors, Ltd. has proudly manufactured the number one selling medium and heavy-duty truck in Japan. It also manufactures buses and diesel engines, Toyota’s FJ Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado.

In the United States, Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. currently has employees in 4 states including Michigan, Arkansas, West Virginia and California. The Corporate Office resides in Novi, Michigan. Hino assembles medium-duty trucks at its Mineral Wells, West Virginia plant. Its manufacturing facilities in Marion, Arkansas produces axles, knuckles and suspension components for Toyota’s Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia. Hino’s Parts Distribution Center in Mira Loma, California supplies Latin American and Caribbean distributors with genuine Hino service parts.

We are currently seeking a Forklift technician reporting directly to the Facilities Manager located at the Marion, AR plant. This individual will diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment such as forklifts, tugs motorized carts and yard trucks.

Job Duties:

• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Read and understand operating manuals, troubleshooting guides and wiring schematics
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace sub assemblies, such as transmissions and engineers
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures' specifications
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
• Research, order, and maintain van parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Adjust and maintain machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Production Control and/or Part Control and delivery management. Automotive experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Must be familiar with OSHA regulations regarding the operation of a forklift, clamp truck and all other related power equipment.
• Must possess the ability to be focused on observing proper operating procedures and safety practices.
• Must possess the ability to carry heavy objects, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to be able to move certain materials that cannot be moved with power equipment.
• Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures dependent on weather.
• Must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/ or loud noises.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must provide excellent written skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to operate other related power equipment.