Field Technician — Lift Truck and Material Handling Equipment

Job overview

The Field Technician role is onsite in Detroit, MI, with travel to customer facilities; compensation is $35–$40 per hour. Velocity Maintenance Services provides resident technicians and customized maintenance programs for lift trucks and other mobile material-handling assets supporting manufacturing and warehousing operations. This technician performs planned maintenance and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs to keep customer equipment operating safely and reliably. The role also coordinates service requests, parts and inventory, warranty work, inspections, and accurate service records.

What you'll do

• Perform planned maintenance and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on lift trucks and other industrial equipment
• troubleshoot failures
• coordinate customer requests, warranty work, vendors, parts and inventory
• inspect equipment
• complete work orders and service records
• maintain safe, organized work areas
• travel to customer facilities for coverage and business needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field technician

lift trucks

material handling

equipment repair

preventive maintenance

electrical troubleshooting

hydraulic repair

inventory management

detroit mi

velocity maintenance services

$35–$40/hr

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• eight paid holidays
• paid time off
• training and mentoring.

Why this role

Travel up to 90%; minimum five years of experience required; high school diploma or GED required; manufacturer training available.

About the employer

Velocity Maintenance Services LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.