Maintenance Technician

The Judge Group; Yeadon (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Powered Industrial Equipment Technician to support maintenance in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of forklifts, pallet jacks, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.

The technician ensures safe operation, conducts inspections, maintains tools and parts, and coordinates with Warehouse and Operations teams to prioritize repairs and keep production moving.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in equipment repair, industrial maintenance, forklift service, or similar hands-on field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate equipment issues with supervisors and departments.
• Dependable attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on powered industrial equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections for wear, damage, leaks, and other issues.
• Lubricate, adjust, inspect, and replace wear components per PM schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and battery-related issues.
• Respond to breakdowns and return equipment to service quickly and safely.
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm proper operation.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures; coordinate with departments.
• Inspect and maintain industrial batteries and charging equipment.
• Maintain tools and repair parts; communicate needs to Maintenance leadership.
• Assist with equipment availability and repair status with Warehouse/Operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Hydraulic knowledge

Hand tools

Independent worker

Communication

Job description

Powered Industrial Equipment Technician

The Technician will primarily support:

• Stand-up high-reach trucks & Counterbalance forklifts
• Powered walkie pallet jacks
• Industrial batteries and charging systems
• Scissor lifts
• Other powered material-handling equipment as needed

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on powered industrial equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections for wear, damage, leaks, loose components, and other developing issues.
• Lubricate, adjust, inspect, and replace normal wear components in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Identify equipment issues before they result in breakdowns or unsafe operating conditions.

Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and battery-related issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and return equipment to service quickly and safely.
• Repair or replace common components such as wheels, brakes, controls, cables, switches, hoses, batteries, and related parts.
• Use basic diagnostic tools and sound troubleshooting practices to identify equipment problems.
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm proper and safe operation.
• Escalate complex repairs to outside service providers when necessary.

Safety and Equipment Condition

• Maintain powered industrial equipment in safe operating condition.
• Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions.
• Remove equipment from service when necessary until repairs are completed.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other required maintenance safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of employee safety while working in active warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures.

Batteries and Charging Systems

• Inspect and maintain industrial batteries and charging equipment.
• Identify battery, cable, connector, and charging-related issues.
• Support proper battery charging and general battery care.
• Report batteries or chargers requiring replacement or outside service.

Parts, Tools, and Shop Organization

• Help maintain commonly used parts and repair supplies.
• Communicate parts needs to Maintenance leadership.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing equipment repair parts.
• Maintain Company tools and diagnostic equipment in good working condition.

Operations Support

• Work closely with Warehouse and Operations teams to understand equipment concerns and repair priorities.
• Respond with an appropriate sense of urgency when equipment failures affect production, shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Coordinate equipment availability and repair status with supervisors and affected departments.
• Assist the broader Maintenance team with equipment or facility-related needs as required.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in equipment repair, industrial maintenance, automotive repair, forklift service, mechanical repair, or a similar hands-on field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate equipment issues with supervisors and affected departments.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on forklifts or material-handling equipment.
• Experience with electric-powered equipment.
• Experience with industrial batteries and charging systems.
• Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, automotive, or equipment-service background.
• Technical, vocational, automotive, industrial maintenance, or related training.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work around equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and parts weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in warehouse, production, refrigerated, freezer, and outdoor environments as needed.
• Ability to safely work around moving equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends when business needs require.

Comprehensive benefits offered