Forklift Tire Service Technician Chicago, IL (Entry and Experienced)

Michelin is hiring!

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Forklift Tire Service Technician

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The opportunity

Michelin North America, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Tire Technician for Solideal Onsite Service. Together with our numerous partners worldwide, we offer customized services to meet the maintenance requirements of forklift fleets, ensuring safe operations and maximized uptime.

Let us invest in your success as you invest in ours.

Mechanical experience is preferred, but expertise isn’t required. We will provide training for any skills required.

Must be 21 years or older.

Hourly wage with excellent benefits like 401(k) matching, paid time off, dental, health and life insurance! Incentive bonus opportunities.

This position is for day shift (start times may vary), 8-hour shifts with overtime available after 40 hours.

As a Forklift Tire Technician, you will give input for customer service and operational improvement. You will continuously improve on the knowledge of our products and services and assume full ownership of the position function, with understanding of the role in relation to the success of the Service Center.

Must be able to pass a urine drug screen and DOT physical as a condition of an offer of employment, subject to ADA and reasonable accommodation process. Must be able to pass background check at appropriate stage consistent with state law as a condition of an offer of employment.

What you’ll do

• In-house and onsite installation of forklift and other material handling tires using a hydraulic tire press.
• Dismount, mount tires, and service the customer product as specified by the customer order.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure cleanliness of all equipment including service vehicles.
• Report to the Service Manager immediately any material that does not meet quality standards, equipment that requires maintenance, delays at customer sites, potential issues with customer equipment before servicing, accidents or concerns about safety or other potential hazards.
• Job requires regular bending, crouching, squatting, and reaching movements, and standing for prolonged periods.

What you’ll bring

• A "high school diploma" or equivalent experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• A dedication to prioritize personal safety and the safety of others.
• Punctuality and effective time management skills.
• A strong attention to detail, initiative, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds required, with lift-assist available IE; forklift, Lift table, Lift Gate etc.
• Effective communication with customers on a professional level.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) software applications and ERP system are a plus, but not required.

Where you’ll work

• In a Tobacco-free environment, including alternatives (vaping).
• In a service vehicle exposed to various noises and hot/cold conditions at customer locations (indoor/outdoor).
• In an industrial environment

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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