Senior Electric Forklift Field Service Technician | Material Handling Equipment

WMH•Cheraw, SC

13d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced technician who specializes in electric forklifts and battery-powered material handling equipment. The role involves diagnosing, servicing, and repairing these machines at customer locations. The ideal candidate can work independently, understands electrical schematics and controllers, and can effectively communicate with customers. This is a full-time, year-round position offering stable work and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience diagnosing, servicing, and repairing electric forklifts or closely related battery-powered material handling equipment.
5+ years of professional forklift/material handling service experience preferred, or equivalent demonstrated technical capability.
Hands-on electric forklift repair and diagnostic experience — REQUIRED.
Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience using a digital multimeter and electrical diagnostic equipment.
Working knowledge of electric motors, controllers, contactors, sensors, wiring, and related systems.
Experience with industrial batteries and charging systems.
Hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
Ability to independently diagnose complex or intermittent equipment faults.
Experience performing repairs at customer locations.
Strong service documentation and customer communication skills.
Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable for company vehicle use.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of field-service work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other major material handling manufacturers is also valuable.
Linde-specific experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Independently diagnose, service, and repair electric forklifts and battery-powered material handling equipment at customer locations.
Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults on electric forklifts and warehouse equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, fault codes, and manufacturer service information.
Troubleshoot controllers, contactors, relays, sensors, switches, motors, wiring harnesses, connectors, and related electrical components.
Diagnose and service industrial batteries, charging systems, and associated electrical components.
Use meters, diagnostic software, laptop-based service tools, and testing equipment to isolate failures.
Diagnose intermittent electrical issues and identify root causes rather than simply replacing parts.
Troubleshoot hydraulic and mechanical systems associated with electric material handling equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, safety checks, and scheduled service.
Complete repairs designed to maximize equipment reliability and minimize repeat service calls.
Document diagnostics, repairs, parts, labor, and equipment conditions accurately.
Communicate findings and repair recommendations clearly with customers.
Maintain tools, parts, and inventory assigned to your service van.
Work independently while utilizing WMH technical and OEM resources when additional support is needed.
Support developing technicians by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
Represent WMH professionally and safely at every customer location.