Lead Powered Industrial Truck-Mobile Equipment Technician

Job Title

Lead Powered Industrial Truck-Mobile Equipment Technician

Maintenance

Lee Graf

Wisconsin Rapids

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.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

• 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…