Forklift & Industrial Equipment Technician – Day Shift (Thu-Sun)

Warehouse Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision after 90day

401K plan after 90 day period

Free Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time

Safety equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Warehouse Services, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Mechanic / Industrial Equipment Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair forklifts and related material handling equipment in our Kentucky operations.

The role emphasizes safe, OSHA-compliant preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of forklift or industrial equipment maintenance experience, strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills, and the ability to read service manuals and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift or industrial equipment repair experience.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Experience troubleshooting electric and internal combustion forklifts.
• Ability to read service manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Lift up to 55 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Preferred: forklift repair or industrial maintenance certification.
• Experience with brands such as Toyota, Hyster, and Yale.
• Welding or fabrication experience.
• OSHA safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on forklifts and material handling equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment
• Repair electric, propane, and diesel forklifts
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, brakes, and steering systems
• Maintain service records and maintenance logs for all equipment
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure OSHA compliance
• Replace worn or defective components including motors, bearings, chains, and batteries
• Support repairs on additional warehouse equipment such as: Dock levelers, Pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the maintenance area
• Work closely with operations teams to quickly address equipment issues

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

Forklift repair certification

Industrial maintenance certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Warehouse Services, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Mechanic / Industrial Equipment Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair forklifts and related material handling equipment in our Kentucky operations.

The role emphasizes safe, OSHA-compliant preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of forklift or industrial equipment maintenance experience, strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills, and the ability to read service manuals and