Level II Technician

NFI Industries; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Level II Technician to perform maintenance on LP and electric forklifts. The ideal candidate is an expert in either LP or electrical systems and can self‑manage repairs with minimal supervision.

The role requires mechanical know‑how, basic automotive experience, and comfort working outdoors in varying conditions. You will handle preventive maintenance, tune‑ups, battery work, and parts replacements, reporting to a lead tech or manager.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience troubleshooting electric or LP equipment.
• Experience in basic repairs of electric or LP equipment.
• Experience in attachment repairs.
• Basic electrical, LP, hydraulic systems, and DVOM knowledge.
• Basic wiring schematic reading.
• Must be able to read and follow service manuals.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Post high school/technical school education desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must lift/pull 75 lbs or more.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather; tolerate noise/respiratory hazards.
• Stand or lie down for extended periods; flexible movement required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM services on forklift LP and electric.
• Fluid changes, engine oil, transmission fluid, differential gear lube, and hydraulic fluid.
• Filter replacements and related maintenance.
• Tune-ups and spark plug/wire replacements.
• Brake and riser adjustments.
• Inspect and repack wheel bearings.
• Inspect and water forklift batteries on schedule; battery work as needed.
• Paint touch ups and parts replacements (horns, lights, tires).
• Basic overheating troubleshooting and repair.
• Steering troubleshooting and repair.
• Meet 30 completed PM services per month; maintain high productivity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical/LP repair

Customer service

Reading schematics

MS Office

Hand tools

Education

Technical school education desirable

Tools

MS Office

Hand tools ownership

Job description

Overview

The Level II Technician performs all aspects of MHE planned and unplanned maintenance service on LP or electric equipment. Individual must be an expert in one of the two (LP or electrical) and self-sufficient on all repairs associated to this 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 tech or manager level and support level 3 techs.

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 Ups- 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, repairs, and installs
• Equipment paint touch ups as required
• Attachment pad rotations
• Part replacements as necessary - can include horns, lights, tires, etc.
• Basic overheating trouble shooting and repair knowledge.
• Perform steering trouble shooting and repair
• Meet a minimum of 30 Completed PM Services per month
• Keep a minimum of a 80 - 90% productivity level

Qualifications

• Must have a 1-2 years experience with trouble shooting skills with electric equipment or LP equipment
• Experience in basic repairs of electric or LP equipment.
• Experience in attachment repairs.
• Basic electrical, LP, hydraulic system, and DVOM knowledge
• Basic wiring schematic reading experience
• Must be able to read and follow service manual instructions.
• Must have good customer service skills
• Must provide own hand tools
• Computer applications using MS Office
• Post high school / technical school education not required, but desirable
• 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 be willing to travel at various times.

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.