Industrial Maintenance Technician (Reliability)

Majestic Steel USA; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Majestic Steel USA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair forklifts, production machinery, and related equipment at our Fontana, CA service center. The role emphasizes preventing downtime through proactive maintenance and quick troubleshooting of diesel and propane-powered systems.

You will read manuals and schematics, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience maintaining forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Experience on diesel and propane-powered equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read service manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to support forklift and industrial production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Repair production machinery and related systems to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, fuel, cooling, and powertrain issues.
• Use manuals, schematics, and diagrams to identify problems and perform repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance: fluids, lubrication, filters, belts, hoses, batteries.
• Respond to breakdowns and support production teams during outages.
• Document inspections, maintenance, and repairs for records.
• Perform fabrication and welding as needed.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Diesel/Propane equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lockout/tagout

Record-keeping

Flexible schedule

Travel occasionally

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

MS Office

Job description

Majestic Steel is America’s domestic supply chain provider for rolled steel, and we’re ready to tackle America’s housing, infrastructure, job, and sustainability challenges now and into the future. The steel industry is only as strong as the women and men on the factory floor. That’s why we’re elevating workers, communities, and technologies together, and growing our business in regions across the US where we can do the most good.

At Majestic, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are welcomed from employees throughout the entire organization. We have an inclusive culture, where all employees are respected; where different viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas are encouraged and embraced. Majestic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What You Will Work On:

• As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibility will be maintaining and repairing forklifts and other material-handling equipment, while also supporting the reliability of production machinery throughout the Service Center.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on diesel and propane forklifts and other material-handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, fuel, cooling, and powertrain issues
• Use diagnostic equipment, service manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams to identify equipment problems
• Repair or replace worn or defective components
• Perform routine maintenance, including fluid changes, lubrication, filters, belts, hoses, batteries, and other service items
• Respond to forklift and equipment breakdowns and work to minimize downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on steel-processing machinery, motors, conveyors, and other production equipment as needed
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, controls, and sensors
• Replace or repair components such as bearings, belts, motors, and gearboxes
• Perform fabrication and welding when needed
• Work safely using lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs
• Support production teams during equipment breakdowns
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on mechanical experience maintaining and repairing forklifts, lift trucks, heavy equipment, automotive equipment, fleet vehicles, or similar mobile equipment
• Experience working on diesel and propane-powered equipment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems
• Comfortable using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Ability to read service manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams
• Willingness to support both forklift maintenance and industrial production equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel occasionally

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 5+ years of experience as a forklift mechanic, diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, fleet mechanic, heavy-equipment mechanic, or maintenance technician
• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing diesel and propane forklifts
• ASE certification preferred
• Experience with hydraulic systems, brakes, steering, fuel systems, and electrical diagnostics
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs
• Experience repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or Service Center environment
• Basic proficiency with MS Office and Windows-based computer applications