Electric Forklift Technician

Position Summary START DATE: January/February 2027 Ironshield Industrial is seeking an Electric Forklift Technician to maintain electric forklifts, the automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet, conveyor systems, and dock doors. This hands-on role combines electrical and mechanical troubleshooting with scheduled preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and equipment reliability improvements. The technician works closely with operations and maintenance personnel to restore equipment safely, prevent repeat failures, and keep material moving throughout the facility. Electric Forklift Maintenance & Repair Inspect and troubleshoot traction motors, lift motors, motor controllers, contactors, wiring harnesses, connectors, switches, and onboard electrical systems. Diagnose battery and charging concerns, including damaged cables, poor connections, charging faults, and loss of power; service components according to battery type and manufacturer procedures. Inspect and repair steering, brakes, wheels, tires, hydraulic hoses, cylinders, pumps, lift chains, forks, and mast components within assigned training and authorization. Use fault codes, electrical measurements, service manuals, and diagnostic software to isolate failures before replacing components. Complete scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacement; verify operation and safety functions before returning equipment to service. AGV Fleet Maintenance Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on AGV drive assemblies, wheels, brakes, batteries, charging contacts, sensors, and load-handling components. Investigate vehicle alarms, charging faults, positioning concerns, and interrupted missions using approved diagnostic tools and equipment history. Inspect safety scanners, emergency stops, and associated devices; escalate faults requiring specialized support or configuration changes. Coordinate safe recovery and return to service with operations, following site procedures and manufacturer requirements. Equipment Support & Reliability Conveyor Systems Inspect and maintain belts, rollers, bearings, chains, sprockets, couplings, gearboxes, motors, and conveyor drive components. Identify the causes of jams, belt tracking problems, abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, and inconsistent product flow. Troubleshoot photoeyes, proximity switches, motor starters, overloads, and variable frequency drives using schematics and approved diagnostic methods. Adjust alignment and tension, replace worn components, and verify guards and safety devices before controlled operational testing. Dock Doors Inspect door panels, tracks, rollers, hinges, cables, seals, operators, limit switches, and related hardware for wear, damage, and proper operation. Diagnose doors that will not open, close, or travel correctly; troubleshoot electrical controls and mechanical obstructions. Test safety edges, photoeyes, emergency releases, and travel limits as applicable to the installed equipment. • Perform repairs within training and authorization; coordinate specialized spring, counterbalance, or structural repairs with qualified service providers. Preventive Maintenance, Documentation & Reliability Complete assigned preventive maintenance on schedule and report conditions that could lead to failure or unsafe operation. Prioritize breakdowns based on safety, operational impact, and equipment availability; communicate repair status and expected next steps. Record symptoms, diagnostic findings, repair actions, labor, replacement parts, and follow-up needs in the maintenance management system. Investigate recurring failures and recommend practical corrective actions, maintenance adjustments, and spare-parts requirements. Coordinate vendor support and parts identification; provide clear shift handoffs for open work orders and equipment restrictions. Safety & Return to Service Follow site isolation and lockout/tagout procedures before servicing equipment; control electrical, mechani…

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