Forklift & Mobile Equipment Maint Tech — Uptime

Blox; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BLOX is seeking a Forklift & Mobile Equipment Technician to keep forklifts, aerial lifts, and other mobile equipment safe, reliable, and production-ready in our Alabama facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and timely repairs to minimize downtime and support continuous manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, with knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, propane, and electrical

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in forklift/industrial equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, propane, diesel, electric, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and repair documentation.
• OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures familiarity.
• Certification in forklift and/or aerial lift preferred.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Execute all scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on forklifts, aerial lifts, and mobile equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance documentation in real time for audit readiness.
• Inspect equipment to identify wear, safety concerns, and potential failure risks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Remove unsafe equipment from service and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment to BLOX safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Support uptime by prioritizing repairs during production needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area following 5S principles.
• Follow all safety procedures, LOTO requirements, and maintenance protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

OSHA safety knowledge

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Tools

CMMS / maintenance software

Job description

BLOX is seeking a Forklift & Mobile Equipment Technician to keep forklifts, aerial lifts, and other mobile equipment safe, reliable, and production-ready in our Alabama facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and timely repairs to minimize downtime and support continuous manufacturing.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, with knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, propane, and electrical