Forklift Mechanic Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for forklift mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for support and/or complete installation, repair and inspection of trucks and equipment to include chassis, engine and driveline, axles, steering, cooling system, cab, body and mounting systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ablility to provide own tools
• Extensive skills in welding, with lathes, milling machines and other tools
• Skill in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and small machines
• History of working with different forms of heavy equipment, motors, pumps, HVAC, plumbing
• Experience and knowledge of working on a Forklift's electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems
• Previous mechanical and/or electrical experience, highly preferred
• Previous experience working in an industrial or manufacturing type setting involving physical movement and lifting, highly preferred
• Shop field maintenance and repair

I am excited to be applying for the position of forklift mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for detailed descriptions, reports, and results / corrections of problems as appropriate to the Senior Systems Analyst.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with commercial truck repair in manufacturing environment preferred
• Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Power transmission troubleshooting
• Knowledge of 12/48 volt, propane control power
• Knowledge of use of VOM and DMM meters
• Basic understanding of electrical components (Diodes, SCR's, Fuses and )
• Basic understanding of hydraulic components (Flow controls, bypasses and )
• Demonstrate Mechanically inclined

I would like to submit my application for the forklift mechanic opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for information on critical mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Certifications in welding, OSHA 10 hour for general industry, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communications, Total Productive Maintenance & 5S, preferred
• Experience working in a team environment and a service group that handles a variety of customers
• Experience with voice mail, e-mail and computer entry
• Follow all safety procedures in performing work Company policies
• Frequent reaching above shoulders, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching
• Previous mechanical and/or electrical experience
• Previous experience working in an industrial or manufacturing type setting involving physical movement and lifting
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience / certification

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the forklift mechanic position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommended solutions to all facility/utility systems related equipment such as boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps, all plant water systems, steam systems, air compressors, waste water treatment facility and fire service equipment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing forklifts
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Experience with Crown, Raymond and Toyota industrial equipment
• Strong mechanical background & troubleshooting skills
• Be able to obtain an ASE T-4 brake certification within 3 consecutive testing periods
• Experience in diesel engine repair, hydraulic systems, drive train assemblies, suspension chassis components, electrical troubleshooting repair
• Detail oriented, organized, and capable of working efficiently in high-pressure environment with minimal or no guidance
• Exceptional work ethic, energy, and drive

Please consider me for the forklift mechanic opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for safe practices through the operations integrity assurance systems and its components and understand consequences of equipment failure and repair errors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Fork Truck Safety and safe maintenance working practices
• Electrical and Hydraulic schematic reading
• Electrical and Hydraulic component identification, theory and testing
• Computer basics and interfacing on the Yale line of trucks, Skyjacker, Genie and Tennant
• Fork Truck Electrical, Hydraulic, and Mechanical theory
• Fork Truck Wire Guidance theory and setup procedures
• System configuration and diagnostics, Power Fleet experience
• Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical Trouble shooting procedures