Mobile Equipment Technician

Georgia-Pacific is currently hiring for a Mobile Equipment Technician in West Chester, OH! The Mobile Equipment Technician plays a critical role in supporting safe and reliable operations by maintaining the facility's fleet of forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, and other material-handling equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of equipment reliability, solve complex technical problems, and directly impact production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay: $40-45/hr depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities


* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on forklifts, clamp trucks, roll movers, pallet jacks, and other mobile equipment.


* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, steering, braking, and drive systems.


* Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, diagnostic software, and testing equipment.


* Complete equipment inspections and maintain safe operating conditions.


* Document work orders and equipment history within the CMMS.


* Drive reliability improvements to reduce downtime and repeat failures.


* Partner with operations and vendors to prioritize repairs and improve fleet performance.

Required Qualifications


* Three or more years of experience in forklift service, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, automotive repair, or a related field.



* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.



* Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and service documentation.

• Three or more years of experience in forklift service, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, diesel repair, automotive repair, or a related field.


* Ability to document work clearly and use a CMMS or similar maintenance tracking system.

Preferred Qualifications


* Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Technology.



* Forklift or material-handling equipment manufacturer training or certification.



* Experience maintaining clamp trucks, roll movers, and paper or corrugated material-handling equipment.



* Experience with industrial battery systems, chargers, electric traction motors, controllers, and CAN bus diagnostics.



* Welding and fabrication experience.



* Powered industrial truck operator or trainer certification.

Physical and Work Requirements


* Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around industrial equipment.



* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting devices used for heavier components.



* Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.



* Ability to work from ladders, platforms, or approved lifts and in restricted spaces when required.



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