Maintenance Tech (mobile equipment) - Afternoon shift 4PM - Midnight

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC•Niles, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

BRT Extrusions is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join its Mobile Equipment Maintenance department in Niles, Ohio. The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mobile equipment, including forklifts, Combi-lifts, and tugs. Technicians work with a dayshift team, may work alongside an outside company on specialized repairs, and report issues and inventory needs to the dayshift Supervisor. The position is primarily a dayshift role, though the posting lists an afternoon-shift schedule of 4 p.m. to midnight, says schedules may vary with business needs, and requires flexibility to work other shifts as necessary. Some overtime is required. Pay depends on experience. The technician also supports forklift operators with general equipment upkeep, operates industrial mobile vehicles safely, maintains repair records, follows company and safety policies, and keeps the work area clean and organized. BRT provides specialty tools as needed; employees must bring basic hand tools.

Requirements

Experience working on heavy equipment and forklifts.
Ability to work unsupervised when necessary.
Good time-management skills.
Bring basic hand tools, such as standard sockets and wrenches.
Pass the Forklift Company Certification and be recertified every three years.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work varying shifts as needed and some overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive electrical systems, hydraulics, diesel, internal combustion, or welding.

Responsibilities

Identify damage or repairs needed and repair mobile equipment, including forklifts, Combi-lifts, and tugs.
Work with a team of technicians on the dayshift.
Work alongside and train with an outside company on special repairs.
Report issues and inventory needs to the dayshift Supervisor.
Assist and inform forklift operators about general forklift upkeep, including fluids and cleaning.
Operate industrial mobile vehicles and equipment safely.
Keep automated and manual records of repairs updated as required.
Comply with company policies, including safety policies.
Keep the work area organized and clean during and at the end of the shift.
Ensure forklifts comply with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Follow safety precautions and procedures in daily work.
Move products or materials when required as part of testing repaired equipment.
Follow all lockout/tagout procedures on mobile equipment.
Complete required job- and employment-related training, including safety, technical, role-specific, and tool-specific training.