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Posted Oct 14, 2026

Forklift Technician

JCPenney · 120 Penney Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297-2027

  • Full-time
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Summary

Repairs, maintains and overhauls industrial mobile equipment, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults. Performs preventive maintenance, fabricates components, logs inspection reports and guides other technicians.

Provides advanced industrial mobile equipment support. Performs a variety of complex technical tasks with industrial mobile equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Performs moderately complex technical functions related to the support of developing engineering activities, such as:
    • Repairing, maintaining, overhauling, modifying, operating and material handling equipment.
    • Installing, dismantling and inspection of electrical, electronic, mechanical, HVAC, and material handling equipment and fixtures.
    • Diagnosing and solving electronic and/or mechanical problems involved in the operation of the system.
    • Recommending modifications to designs as needed.
  • Assists other technicians in the performance of industrial mobile equipment maintenance activities and/or providing training/guidance.
  • Fabricates industrial mobile equipment system components, parts and equipment, etc.
  • Isolates malfunctions using established tools and techniques, performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, and returns faulty equipment to operating condition.
  • Logs scheduled inspection reports of the operating equipment, fixed building equipment and building structures, maintenance, repairs and other records and schedules.
  • Actively develops skill blocks to improve personal performance.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

  • Requires application of special skill, knowledge and pertinent techniques to work assignment.
  • Requires advanced aptitude and experience in various areas of maintenance.
  • Solid understanding of industrial mobile equipment and related components.
  • Requires license to operate mechanical equipment.
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the fabrication and testing of industrial mobile equipment components and troubleshooting.
  • Specified license and certifications required.
  • Three years of experience in industrial mobile equipment field or combination of experience and technical/vocational training.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit http://www.yourjcpbenefits.com

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


Pay Range

USD $24.00/Hr -USD $30.00/Hr.

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  • LocationJCPenney · Forest Park, GA
  • Address120 Penney Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297-2027
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