New Boston
Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician
As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.
Your Tasks
- Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a fleet of industrial forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, maintain inventory accuracies, identify root causes of equipment failures, and ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
- Extensive knowledge of forklift systems, including hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drive motors and engines (LP, diesel, and electric), steering and braking systems, and mast and lift mechanisms.
- Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.
- Identifies root causes rather than treating symptoms.
- Uses diagnostic tools and service manuals effectively.
- Demonstrate systematic problem-solving under pressure.
- Ensures equipment is safe before returning it to service.
- Recognizes and corrects unsafe conditions proactively.
- Experienced in developing and executing PM programs.
- Understands the importance of reducing downtime through proactive maintenance.
- Maintains accurate service records and inspection documentation.
- Thorough during inspections and repairs.
- Sustain inventory accuracy to ensure on-hand availability.
- Identifies wear, leaks, structural damage, and developing failures before they become major issues.
- Completes documentation accurately.
- Takes ownership of equipment repairs.
- Works efficiently to minimize production and logistics disruptions.
- Prioritizes critical repairs appropriately.
- Responds effectively to equipment breakdowns.
- Read wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Diagnose electrical faults.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic pressure and flow issues.
- Repair and test hydraulic components.
- Communicates repair findings clearly to operators, supervisors, and management.
- Provides recommendations for equipment care and operational improvements.
- Can train operators on proper equipment use when needed.
- Seeks opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
- Identifies recurring failures and recommends permanent corrective actions.
- Stays current on new technologies and maintenance techniques. FOrklift CBA FOrklift CBA
Your Profile
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
- Advanced Troubleshooting Skills.
- Safety-Focused Mindset.
- Preventive Maintenance Expertise.
- Attention to Detail.
- Reliability and Accountability.
- Sense of Urgency.
- Electrical and Hydraulic Expertise.
- Communication Skills.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset.
- Strong commitment to OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety requirements.
- Consistently follows through on commitments.
- Demonstrates dependability and strong attendance.
- Must Have = Welding – OEM experience – Problem Solving – Hydraulic Systems – Electrical Systems
- Preferred = Diagnostics Software – PLC basics