
Industrial Maintenance Technician — Forklift & Material Handling Equipment
Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician — Forklift & Material Handling Equipment
Department: Service
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Lincoln, Alabama
Reporting To: Devin Sage
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Description
Location: Talladega, AL — Honda Manufacturing Facility
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2nd Shift, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM
Pay: $25–$30/hr, based on experience
Shift Differential: +$1.00/hr
Perks: Company van, fuel card, $250 quarterly tool allowance, boot allowance, cell phone allowance, uniforms provided and laundered
- $25–$30/hr starting range
- $1.00/hr shift differential
- Dedicated Honda Manufacturing facility assignment
- Monday–Friday 2nd shift schedule
- Company van
- Fuel card
- $250 quarterly tool allowance
- Boot allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Uniforms provided and laundered
- Paid technical training
- Stable, growing company
- Long-term career opportunities
- Forklifts
- Electric forklifts
- Internal combustion forklifts
- Pallet jacks
- Material handling equipment
- Industrial batteries and charging systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical drive systems
- Related warehouse and production support equipment
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance on forklifts and material handling equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and operational concerns
- Repair or replace worn, damaged, or failed components
- Perform safety inspections and operational checks
- Help ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for use
- Support material handling equipment operating within the Honda plant
- Respond to equipment needs in a timely and professional manner
- Help minimize downtime and support production continuity
- Work safely in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, and changing conditions
- Maintain awareness of customer expectations, safety standards, and production demands
- Accurately document work performed, labor time, parts used, and repair details
- Communicate equipment status and repair needs clearly
- Coordinate with WMH leadership, customer contacts, and internal support teams as needed
- Follow company procedures for service documentation, safety, and reporting
Monday–Friday
- 2nd Shift ( 4:00 PM–12:30 AM )
- +$1.00/hr shift differential
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with electrical and hydraulic diagnostics
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and repair equipment
- Ability to read and follow service procedures
- Strong attention to detail and safety
- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work 2nd shift
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, and changing conditions
- Forklift repair
- Material handling equipment
- Industrial maintenance
- Heavy equipment
- Diesel repair
- Automotive repair
- Plant maintenance
- Construction equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Fleet maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
Forklift or material handling experience is preferred, but strong technicians from automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, fleet maintenance, or plant maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Forklift Technician, Forklift Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Resident Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Automotive Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Equipment Mechanic, Construction Equipment Technician, Agricultural Equipment Technician, Fleet Technician, Hydraulic Technician, Industrial Equipment Technician, or Material Handling Technician.
Benefits & Technician Perks
- Competitive pay
- $25–$30/hr starting range
- $1.00/hr shift differential
- Company van
- Fuel card
- $250 quarterly tool allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Boot allowance
- Uniforms provided and laundered
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Profit sharing
- Technical training
- Professional development
- Long-term career growth
- Stable, growing organization
- Take pride in solving equipment problems
- Stay calm under pressure
- Communicate clearly
- Follow through
- Work safely
- Enjoy hands-on mechanical work
- Can manage priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Want to keep learning and improving your skills
- Understand that uptime matters to the customer