Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a First Shift Maintenance Technician
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated First Shift Maintenance Technician who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll troubleshooting and repairing while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving system components, including:
- Working knowledge of complex electrical controls and circuit analysis. Able to use multi-meter to troubleshoot.
- Understanding of safety controls including light curtains and safety scanners. Able to connect and troubleshoot PLC/devices and repair/replace as needed
- Working knowledge of complex industrial automation systems and equipment, including CNC Machining Center (Mazak and Okuma controls preferred)
- Operate manual equipment for repair (Lathe, Mill, vertical and horizontal saw)
- Advanced PLC logic understanding (XFER, MOVE and arithmetic data)
- Advanced mechanical skills to repair equipment
- Working knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic controls (understands schematic and symbols)
- Working knowledge of robotic applications with PLC integration (Motoman robotics experience preferred)
- Repairing and maintaining MIG welding equipment
- Use of knowledge and understanding of basic welding fundamentals, including:
- Shielding gas types and ratios
- Circuit continuity confirmation
- Calibration of voltage, wire feed rate, and gas flow
- Understanding of weld fume health impact
- Work unscheduled overtime to complete assigned jobs to ensure meeting of production goals
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Additional duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED requires
- 6 years of previous maintenance experience preferred
What Sets You Apart:
- Strong communication skills
- Continual learning
- Interpersonal skills/respect for people
- Team player – Willingness to share knowledge
- Resourcefulness/initiative
- Customer-focused
Where and When You’ll Work:
- This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Hourly Wage - $31 - $44 per hour + OT (when needed). Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers
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