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Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses · 1 day ago

MHE Repair Technician

Manchester, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses is seeking a MHE Repair Technician responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs on Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The role involves inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safety and reliability of MHE, along with general building maintenance tasks.

E-CommerceFurnitureRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance MHE (Lift Trucks, Pallet Jacks, Order Pickers) to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all MHE

Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all MHE

Perform maintenance repairs on all MHE such as inspections, scheduled repairs, and malfunctions in a safe, efficient, and quality manner to include, but not limited to: Addressing all VIR write-ups in a timely manner

Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to MHE components

Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a pre-established check sheet

Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools

Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.)

Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.)

Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks

Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.)

Order parts and maintain required documents

Performs other work related duties as assigned

Qualification

Material Handling EquipmentElectrical systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgeWelding/fabricating experienceLift truck operationFacility maintenance experienceTool proficiencyCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

3-5 years working experience on Material Handling Equipment preferred

Experience working on Crown lift trucks preferred

Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics

Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics

Physical demands to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl

Welding/fabricating experience preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must have own tools

Dependable, self-motivated professional able to work with minimal supervision

Ability to safely operate lift trucks

Two years working experience in facility maintenance

Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry is a plus

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must be customer service oriented

Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently

Ability to use common tools

Ability to understand and follow directions as given