Shop Technician

Shoppa's Material Handling; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A material handling company in Kansas City is seeking a Shop Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair lift trucks and various equipment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role involves reading schematics, troubleshooting complex systems, and performing necessary repairs and maintenance. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on material handling or heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience with auto, truck or military repairs will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair customers’ lift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Perform engine tune-ups and maintenance tasks.
• Order necessary replacement parts as needed.

Skills

Electric and hydraulic system schematics understanding

Troubleshooting complex electrical systems

Mechanical repair experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech school graduate preferred

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

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Job Summary

The primary function of the Shop Technician is to inspect, diagnose and repair customers’ lift trucks and various material handling equipment. Conduct overall inspection to verify the truck is up to safety standards and perform maintenance, repair, replacement and troubleshooting as well as other duties required per management.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand electrical and hydraulic system schematics
• Inspect the forklift and/or issues that were reported
• Repair or replace major system components, including circuit boards and other electrical parts, hydraulic, mechanical, L.P. systems, power steering, transmissions and engines with limited supervision.
• Perform engine tune‑ups on equipment without supervision
• Perform proper PM’s in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and diagnose most complex electrical systems on IC and electric trucks
• Be able to use all special tools properly.
• Follow all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies
• Verify the equipment is up to safety standards
• Properly identify and order all necessary replacement parts
• Use overhead crane when needed, following safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as required per management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on material handling equipment or heavy industrial equipment
• Auto, truck or military repairs experience will be considered
• Tech school graduate preferred
• Must have mechanic tools

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Physical demands: Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication. Working conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans; EOE/Disability/Vets; Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.