Forklift Technician

We are hiring a Forklift Technician to keep our fleet of powered industrial trucks safe, reliable, and running across a busy manufacturing operation. You will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electric, propane (LP), and diesel forklifts and related material handling equipment. Your work directly supports production uptime and a safe plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, order pickers, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems, including brakes, steering, masts, chains, transmissions, and drive motors.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using schematics, multimeters, and manufacturer diagnostic software.
• Maintain and service industrial batteries and chargers, including watering, cleaning, load testing, and safe battery changes.
• Inspect and service LP and diesel fuel systems and exhaust components to meet emissions and safety standards.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns on the production floor to minimize downtime.
• Review operator pre-shift inspection checklists and tag out unsafe equipment until repaired.
• Document all work orders, parts used, and repair history in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Track parts inventory and request replacement parts and supplies as needed.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA, and company safety procedures at all times.
• Keep the maintenance shop and tools clean, organized, and in good working order.
• Support other maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.