Technician 2

Sammons Warehouse Solutions•St. Rose, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician 2 performs service and repairs on material handling equipment at customer sites or in the company’s shop to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications. Ensures all Sammons standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Thorough knowledge of all equipment & operations that apply to the branch
Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Certified on 65% of the Briggs Equipment product line
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
3+ years’ experience in forklift repair or related industry
Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
Valid driver’s license required
Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Must furnish own tools
Availability to work 24/7 on-call schedule as needed
100% travel to customer sites / working in a shop environment

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
Hyster-Yale Maintenance Technician Certification preferred
Hyster-Yale Service Technician Certification preferred
Hyster-Yale Master Bronze Technician Certification preferred
Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair equipment, to include liquid propane, gas and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems in industrial material handling equipment and other related equipment
Per the Company’s safety guidelines, properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
Perform routine and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications
Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis on all components and systems
Perform equipment inspections to identify potential problems and safety concerns
Perform basic welding as necessary
Record maintenance and repair work performed by completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
Maintain company vehicle cleanliness and ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition; complete vehicle checklist as required
Maintain compliance with required safety practices and with applicable federal, state and local regulations, to include DOT and OSHA regulations
Maintain a Safety First culture & participate in all safety meetings
Complete required technical training and certifications
Assist Service leadership in recruiting efforts to ensure top talent is onboarded into the Company
Perform other related duties as assigned.