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Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair

The Home Depot Β· West Columbia, SC, United States

Posted 4 days ago

About this role

Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all powered industrial trucks within the facility. This role performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and related material‑handling equipment to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The technician upholds safety standards, maintains accurate service records, and collaborates with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance

Key Responsibilities: 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed. Understands and troubleshoots conveyor operating system logic 20% Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings. 10% Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems

10% Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards 10% Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position reports to Area Supervisor. This position has 0 direct reports

Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Working Conditions: Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness

Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qu

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