Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Brose • New Boston, MI

22d

About The Position

The Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains industrial forklifts and material handling equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, identifying root causes of equipment failures, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring equipment meets safety and operational standards. The technician uses diagnostic tools and service manuals, reads wiring diagrams and schematics, diagnoses electrical faults, troubleshoots hydraulic pressure and flow issues, and repairs and tests hydraulic components. The position requires thorough inspections, accurate service records and documentation, safe return-to-service decisions, and efficient prioritization of repairs to minimize production and logistics disruptions. The technician also communicates findings and recommendations, may train operators on proper equipment use, and identifies recurring failures and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of forklift hydraulic and electrical systems, drive motors and LP, diesel, and electric engines, steering and braking systems, and mast and lift mechanisms.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment issues and use systematic problem-solving under pressure.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics, diagnose electrical faults, troubleshoot hydraulic pressure and flow issues, and repair and test hydraulic components.
• Welding experience.
• OEM experience.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Hydraulic systems expertise.
• Electrical systems expertise.
• Strong commitment to OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and a sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Dependability and strong attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Diagnostics software experience.
• Basic PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and develop and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory, service records, and inspection documentation.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards and is safe before returning it to service.
• Proactively recognize and correct unsafe conditions and identify wear, leaks, structural damage, and developing failures.
• Use diagnostic tools and service manuals; read wiring diagrams and schematics; diagnose electrical faults; troubleshoot hydraulic pressure and flow issues; and repair and test hydraulic components.
• Respond to breakdowns, prioritize critical repairs, and work efficiently to minimize production and logistics disruptions.
• Communicate repair findings to operators, supervisors, and management, and recommend equipment care and operational improvements.
• Train operators on proper equipment use when needed.
• Stay current on maintenance technologies and techniques and seek opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Take ownership of repairs and consistently follow through on commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based compensation.
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
• Educational assistance.
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events.
• Flexible working hours.
• Development programs, training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed