Shop Technician

Southwest Material Handling; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Material Handling is seeking a skilled technician at our Mira Loma Headquarters in Mira Loma, CA 91752. The role pays $33.80 - $39.00 per hour and requires repairing and overhauling forklifts, engines, and related components with a strong focus on safety and paperwork accuracy.

The technician will disassemble, replace worn parts, perform servicing, and ensure compliance with shop orders. Field work may be required, and attendance to technical classes is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school (or GED) graduate.
• Three to five years material handling industry mechanic experience.
• Own your own tools and toolbox preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair gasoline, LPG, electric or diesel-powered forklifts.
• Disassemble and overhaul engines, transmissions, clutches, and other assemblies.
• Make repairs including replacing worn parts and aligning wheels.
• Lubricate vehicles and perform maintenance as required.
• Complete paperwork to open/close work orders.
• Maintain a clean work area and practice safe work habits.

Skills

Forklift repair

Reliability

Driving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Location: Mira Loma Headquarters - Mira Loma, CA 91752 Salary Range: $33.80 - $39.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

This position requires knowledge of general material handling equipment. Technicians must be capable of trouble shooting and providing repairs. Good knowledge of parts and the ability to determine if part needs to be replaced or repaired. Ability to write clear job recommendations and descriptions as well as ensure all paperwork is completed and given to the shop lead in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Repair gasoline, LPG, electric or diesel-powered forklifts
• Disassemble and overhaul engines, transmissions, clutches, and other assemblies
• Make repairs as needed including replacing worn or broken parts, adjusting brakes, tightening body bolts, aligning wheels, etc.
• Lubricate vehicles and perform other duties in connection with maintenance and operation of lift trucks as required
• Includes manual labor such as heavy lifting and operating power equipment
• Make supervisor aware of problems as they occur
• Complete paperwork, as needed, to open work order / close work order
• Keep work area clean
• Practice safe work habits
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Shop Job Responsibilities

Used/Reconditioning

• Analyze the current condition of the equipment to determine cost of repairs
• Get lead man approval on repair needed as well as estimate of time to repair
• Complete repair within the established time frame

New Customer Repairs

• Are expected to perform any type of repair on any brand or type of equipment
• Determine needed repairs and give repair quote to Parts Department for parts price quotes, then give to CSSR who will contact the customer for approval
• When repair is approved by the customer, tech is expected to meet repair in time quoted

Rental Repairs

• Check if unit is rental ready
• Perform any maintenance or repair
• Return lift to rental ready line Check Out
• Check condition of truck against work order and confirm work was done and done properly

Qualifications

• High school (or GED) graduate
• Three to five years (material handling industry) mechanic experience
• Own your own tools and toolbox preferred
• Must have excellent driving record and be able to go in the field if necessary
• Good attendance and punctuality a must
• Ability to perform job within specified time guidelines
• Must be reliable, report to work on time, follow directions and get along well with co-workers and management personnel
• Expected to attend technical classes when offered
• Appearance must be neat and professional

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to repetitively stoop, bend, push, pull, squat, climb and kneel on a regular basis
• Must be able to operate power machinery, use hand tools, us air compressor tools, band saw and department grinder, steam cleaner, and parts washer machines
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift 50 pounds unaided (must ask for assistance if lifting over 50 pounds)
• Must be physically able to operate / drive, a company van if necessary, to go to customer site
• Must have the ability to use navigation system to reach customer or vendor location