Equipment Technician - Forklift Service & Maintenance

Summit Handling Systems, Inc; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid holidays and sick time

Company vehicle for road technicians

Opportunity for advancement

State of the art facilities

Company provided safety equipment

Job summary

Summit Handling Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to service equipment at our Agawam location with limited supervision. Competitive hourly pay, paid training, holidays, and a company vehicle for road technicians are provided.

The role requires diagnostic and repair work, record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards. A high school education, valid driver's license, and hand tools are essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree, diploma, or GED equivalent qualification from a certified school.
• Must have valid driver's license with a good history.
• Must be able to operate a computer.
• Must own hand tools.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspection and service on various configurations of equipment.
• Ensure forklift is functioning smoothly and is safe for operating.
• Interact with operators to know of any malfunctions of equipment.
• Test operate machinery to detect issues and repair the same.
• Maintain a record of service cycles and part changes.
• Follow all safety norms laid down by the industry for work-related functions.
• Place requisitions for spare parts.
• Ensure proper handling of all repair tools and testing equipment.
• Follow all orders and tasks as assigned by the supervising manager.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Summit Handling Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to service equipment at our Agawam location with limited supervision. Competitive hourly pay, paid training, holidays, and a company vehicle for road technicians are provided.

The role requires diagnostic and repair work, record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards. A high school education, valid driver's license, and hand tools are essential.