Mobile Equipment Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Mobile Equipment Technician in West Chester, OH to maintain the facility's fleet of forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, and other mobile equipment. You will troubleshoot and repair diverse systems, read schematics, and document work in CMMS to ensure safe operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in forklift service or related fields, with Associate degree or technical certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of forklift service, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, automotive repair, or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and service documentation.
• Document work clearly using a CMMS or similar maintenance tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, pallet jacks, and other mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, steering, braking, and drive systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, diagnostic software, and testing equipment.
• Complete equipment inspections and maintain safe operating conditions.
• Document work orders and equipment history within the CMMS.
• Drive reliability improvements to reduce downtime and repeat failures.
• Partner with operations and vendors to prioritize repairs and improve fleet performance.

Skills

Forklift service

Industrial maintenance

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel technology

Automotive repair

Troubleshooting

CMMS documentation

Education

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is currently hiring for a Mobile Equipment Technician in West Chester, OH! The Mobile Equipment Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and reliable operations by maintaining the facility's fleet of forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, and other material-handling equipment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of equipment reliability, solve complex technical problems, and directly impact production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay:

$40-45/hr depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, pallet jacks, and other mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, steering, braking, and drive systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, diagnostic software, and testing equipment.
• Complete equipment inspections and maintain safe operating conditions.
• Document work orders and equipment history within the CMMS.
• Drive reliability improvements to reduce downtime and repeat failures.
• Partner with operations and vendors to prioritize repairs and improve fleet performance.

Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in forklift service, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, automotive repair, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and service documentation.
• Three or more years of experience in forklift service, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, automotive repair, or a related field.
• Ability to document work clearly and use a CMMS or similar maintenance tracking system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Technology.
• Forklift or material-handling equipment manufacturer training or certification.
• Experience maintaining clamp trucks, roll movers, and paper or corrugated material-handling equipment.
• Experience with industrial battery systems, chargers, electric traction motors, controllers, and CAN bus diagnostics.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Powered industrial truck operator or trainer certification.

Physical And Work Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting devices used for heavier components.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to work from ladders, platforms, or approved lifts and in restricted spaces when required.
• Ability to respond to equipment breakdowns and support the facility work schedule, including overtime or call-in support when assigned.

Measures of Success

• Safe, compliant condition of mobile equipment.
• Preventive maintenance completion and inspection quality.
• Mobile equipment availability and reduced unplanned downtime.
• Reduction in repeat failures and effective completion of corrective actions.
• Accurate work-order history, parts usage, and repair documentation.
• Cost-effective repair decisions and reduced dependence on outside service where internal repair is practical.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

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At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).