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Industrial Maintenance Technician — Forklift & Material Handling Equipment
Wheeler Material HandlingUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($50,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
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
WMH Solutions is hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support forklifts and material handling equipment at the Honda Manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama.
This is a dedicated-site technician role supporting industrial equipment inside a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have experience as a forklift technician, industrial maintenance technician, heavy equipment mechanic, diesel technician, automotive technician, plant maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, or equipment mechanic, this could be a strong next step in your career.
You’ll diagnose, maintain, and repair forklifts and material handling equipment that help keep production, warehouse operations, and plant movement running smoothly.
This is a hands-on, high-impact technician role where uptime, safety, and quality matter every day.
Experienced technicians want more than a job title. They want steady work, strong equipment, clear expectations, solid benefits, and a company that invests in their trade.
This role offers:
- $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
You will maintain, diagnose, and repair material handling and industrial equipment used within the Honda facility.
Equipment and systems may include:
- 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
Your ability to troubleshoot quickly, repair accurately, and communicate professionally will help minimize downtime and keep operations moving.
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
This position is based at the Honda Manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
Monday–Friday
- 2nd Shift ( 4:00 PM–12:30 AM )
- +$1.00/hr shift differential
Weekend work may be required based on Honda production needs. Weekend schedules are generally communicated in advance.
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