Lead Powered Industrial Truck-Mobile Equipment Technician

Lead Powered Industrial Truck-Mobile Equipment Technician

The Powered Industrial Truck Technician/Mechanic Lead is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment. This position provides technical leadership and daily work direction to the Assistant Technician while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of forklifts, clamp trucks, roll handlers, and other mobile equipment. The position partners with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and shipping personnel to minimize equipment downtime, maximize fleet availability, and support continuous mill operations.

This role requires maintaining accurate maintenance records, minimizing equipment downtime, supporting production by responding to equipment breakdowns, and promoting a safe work environment through adherence to lockout/tagout procedures and established safety policies.

Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on forklifts and MHE.

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric and internal combustion forklifts.

Replace or repair faulty parts such as hydraulic cylinders, brakes, transmissions, and motors.

Conduct safety inspections and ensure equipment complies with OSHA and company safety standards.

Maintain accurate service records and complete documentation for each job.

Respond to emergency repair calls and provide on-site support when needed.

Keep tools, parts, and service area clean and organized.

Communicate with supervisors and operators regarding equipment condition and repair timelines.

Perform routine maintenance on pickup trucks and skid steers.

Order and maintain parts needed for repairs.

Manage mill PIT inventory to include rotation and replacement tracking of assets.

Train and lead another technician.

Ability to work independently and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly workload.

Year over year reduction in costs associated with Power Industrial Truck maintenance.

Better preventative maintenance processes.

More uptime of the equipment.

High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.

2+ years of experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, engines, and transmissions.

Ability to read schematics, service manuals, and diagnostic tools.

Basic computer skills for work order documentation and parts lookup.

Valid driver's license (required); CDL is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions (indoor/outdoor, heights, confined spaces).

Bilingual in Mandarin a plus.

Certification from a forklift manufacturer (Toyota, Hyster, Crown, etc.) or technical school.

Experience with electric-powered warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.).

Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI safety regulations for industrial vehicles.

Experience training/leading others.

SAP experience.

Consistently meets or exceeds KPI's.

Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills, knowledge of diesel, LPG, gasoline, and electric-powered industrial trucks, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Must be able to tolerate temperature extremes in carrying out responsibilities.

Must be able to work in varying conditions (indoor/outdoor, heights, confined spaces).

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and seldom up to 80 pounds.

Expected to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.

Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.

Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.

Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture…