Forklift Service Technician- Tacoma, Bremerton, Gig Harbor Area

Forklift Service Technician
- Tacoma, Bremerton, Gig Harbor Area

About the Organization Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1971 North West Handling Systems, Inc. is a full line material handling equipment distributor with full branch operations in Seattle, Anchorage, Yakima, Spokane, Portland, Olympia, and Albany. Providing the best Material Handling service in the country, NWHS is a recognized leader in the industry.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Req Number SER-26-00051

Category:
Service Technician

Location:

North West Handling Systems, Inc. Olympia Branch

Position:
Service Technician

• Servicing the Tacoma, Bremerton, and Gig Harbor areas; must live in the same area.
• Repairs/replaces virtually any component on forklifts.
• Troubleshoot and/or diagnose lift truck to determine fault/failure or extent of malfunction/damage.
• Crawls under equipment to gain access to mechanical components located beneath forklift.
• Removes faulty components using assortment of hand tools, pneumatic tools, forklift jacks and hoists.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts/components for wear.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty components/assemblies.
• Repair and service electrical systems.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs and rebuilds brake systems.
• Read display for fault codes.
• Downloads software updates.
• Replaces and adjusts lights, and installs and repairs accessories as required.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as lubrication, and tune-ups.
• Test drive forklifts and test components and systems.
• Performs pre-delivery inspections and assembly of new forklifts as required.

Full Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flex Plan and Short Term Disability.

Starting Pay: $28.00/HOUR DOE. Signing Bonus: $1,500 once new hire has completed 12 months of employment. Experienced material handling technicians with 3 or more years' experience are eligible for a one-time $3,000 bonus paid after 12 months of continuous employment.

• Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate with customers, and management.
• 24 months experience in a related industry a plus.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must supply own tools.
• MS Office products experience a plus.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with customers.
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction.
• Forklift Certification.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must Pass Background Check and DOT/Drug Tests.

Open Date: 7/8/2026