Tool Technician: Repair, Calibrate & Maintain Tools

Empower Rental Group; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Empower Rental Group in Calvert City, KY is hiring an Industrial Tool Technician to maintain, diagnose, repair, and calibrate handheld power tools, industrial equipment, and manufacturing machinery. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, document repairs, and support daily operations.

The role also involves administrative tasks, answering phones, data-entry, and coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of tools, equipment types, availability, and rental process.
• Highly motivated operational professional who can operate within the guidelines assigned.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain handheld power tools, industrial equipment, and manufacturing machinery.
• Repair or replace defective mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Disassemble and reassemble tools, machines, dies, molds, and equipment components as necessary.
• Calibrate tools and equipment to manufacturer and operational specifications.
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper operation and safety compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company safety standards.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used repair parts, supplies, and tools.
• Coordinate with vendors or manufacturers regarding warranty claims, replacement parts, or technical support.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions using diagnostic equipment, testing devices, manuals, and schematics.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, technical drawings, and repair procedures.
• Respond to operational equipment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist employees or customers with basic operational questions regarding tools or equipment.
• Answer incoming phone calls and route inquiries appropriately.
• Assist with customer communication regarding repair status, equipment issues, and scheduling.
• Enter repair notes, work orders, maintenance records, and inventory information into company systems.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of inspections, repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist with filing, scanning, email communication, and other clerical or computer-based duties.
• Support operational and administrative staff as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing repairs or maintenance.
• Ensure repaired equipment meets operational and safety standards before returning to service.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment concerns immediately.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Tools understanding

Operational mindset

Safety conscious

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Empower Rental Group in Calvert City, KY is hiring an Industrial Tool Technician to maintain, diagnose, repair, and calibrate handheld power tools, industrial equipment, and manufacturing machinery. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, document repairs, and support daily operations.

The role also involves administrative tasks, answering phones, data-entry, and coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal departments.