Industrial Maintenance Technician (Reliability)

Majestic Steel USA•Fontana, CA

8h•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibility will be maintaining and repairing forklifts and other material-handling equipment, while also supporting the reliability of production machinery throughout the Service Center. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on various types of equipment, including diesel and propane forklifts, steel-processing machinery, motors, and conveyors. The technician will utilize diagnostic equipment, service manuals, and schematics to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. Additionally, the role requires performing routine maintenance, responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime, and supporting production teams. A key aspect of the position is to identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability and efficiency, while adhering to safety procedures like lockout/tagout and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Requirements

Hands-on mechanical experience maintaining and repairing forklifts, lift trucks, heavy equipment, automotive equipment, fleet vehicles, or similar mobile equipment
Experience working on diesel and propane-powered equipment
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems
Comfortable using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools
Ability to read service manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams
Willingness to support both forklift maintenance and industrial production equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel occasionally

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience as a forklift mechanic, diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, fleet mechanic, heavy-equipment mechanic, or maintenance technician
Extensive experience maintaining and repairing diesel and propane forklifts
ASE certification preferred
Experience with hydraulic systems, brakes, steering, fuel systems, and electrical diagnostics
Experience with preventive maintenance programs
Experience repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment
Welding or fabrication experience
Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or Service Center environment
Basic proficiency with MS Office and Windows-based computer applications

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on diesel and propane forklifts and other material-handling equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, fuel, cooling, and powertrain issues
Use diagnostic equipment, service manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams to identify equipment problems
Repair or replace worn or defective components
Perform routine maintenance, including fluid changes, lubrication, filters, belts, hoses, batteries, and other service items
Respond to forklift and equipment breakdowns and work to minimize downtime
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on steel-processing machinery, motors, conveyors, and other production equipment as needed
Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, controls, and sensors
Replace or repair components such as bearings, belts, motors, and gearboxes
Perform fabrication and welding when needed
Work safely using lockout/tagout procedures
Maintain accurate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs
Support production teams during equipment breakdowns
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency