Level I Technician

NFI Industries; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Level I Technician to perform preventive maintenance on material handling equipment, including LP and electric forklifts. The role requires basic mechanical skills, computer familiarity, and strong communication with customers and team members.

The successful candidate will handle fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, and battery inspections while maintaining high productivity and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Post high school/technical school education not required, but desirable.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs or more and work outside in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance on forklifts (LP and electrical).
• Change fluids and replace filters on equipment.
• Tune-ups: adjust valves, replace spark plugs and wires.
• Inspect and service wheel bearings and batteries on a schedule.
• Meet target of 60 completed PM services per month; maintain 80–90% productivity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical strength

Driver's license

Education

Technical school preferred

Tools

MS Office

Computer basics

Job description

Overview

The Level I Technician performs all aspects of MHE planned maintenance service on equipment. This position requires knowledge of mechanics hand tools and basic automotive experience. Must have computer experience, good communication skills and good customer service skills. This position will report to a lead technician or manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forklift (LP and electrical) Preventative Maintenance services
  • Fluid change, engine oil, transmission fluid, differential gear lube and hydraulic fluid.
  • Filter replacements, Air filter, oil filter, fuel filter and ATF filter.
• Perform Tune Up’s- adjust valves and replace spark plug and spark plug wires.
• Brake / riser adjustments
• Inspect and repack wheel bearings
• Inspect and water forklift batteries on a defined schedule
• Battery removal and installs
• Equipment paint touch ups as required
• Attachment pad rotations
• Part replacements as necessary – can include horns, lights, tires, etc.
• Meet a minimum of 60 Completed PM Services per month
• Keep a minimum of a 80 - 90% productivity level

Qualifications

• Post high school / technical school education not required, but desirable
• Customer service skills
• Computer applications using MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 75 lbs or more without restriction
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to work in environment with excessive noise and respiratory hazards without restriction
• Must be able to stand or lie down for extended periods of time to repair equipment
• Must be able to have flexible movement: to reach equipment and/or parts and maneuver equipment
• Must have and keep a valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-935