What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Kalmar?
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.
Compensation Data
The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for providing maintenance and repair service to all brands of Container handling equipment at customer locations, with a focus on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Education
Kalmar is a global company, and we have operations in 35 countries.
At the end of 2023, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com
Compensation Data
- Sign-On Bonus
- $26- $35 per hour
- Eligible for annual bonus
- Eligible for annual salary review/increase
The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for providing maintenance and repair service to all brands of Container handling equipment at customer locations, with a focus on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Providing timely diagnosis and repair of the Kalmar product lines located in the field at customer sites
- Complete regular preventative maintenance as scheduled
- Ability to use hand, air and electric hand tools; operate forklifts, small cranes and mechanical hoists as needed
- Conduct product training for the customer and dealer technicians to ensure competency
- Evaluate and assist with warranty claims
- Work with Product Engineering to develop solutions to operational problems in the field
- Assist personnel in the field with documentation, report of labor, work orders, and inspections
- Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
- Communicate with customers regarding the diagnosis and repair problems experienced in the field
Education
- Technical Certification, preferably in mechanical/electrical or related field; highly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy industrial equipment mechanical & electrical trouble-shooting and equipment repairs including motors, controls, PLC electronic control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, structural and engine systems.
- Mi Jack, Taylor and/or Remprex maintenance experience highly preferred
- Must be able to read blue prints and schematic drawings
- Must feel comfortable and able to work safely at elevated heights, including several stories above the ground
- Should possess a technical aptitude for heavy equipment ; some knowledge of engineering is a plus
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
- Candidates must have the ability to communicate with individuals and/or groups consisting of dealer representatives, customers (end-users) and other technicians or service personnel
- Must demonstrate strong work ethic, dependability and initiative
- Candidates must have a Valid Driver’s License and be able to obtain a TWIC card.
Kalmar is a global company, and we have operations in 35 countries.
At the end of 2023, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com
Salary : $26 - $35
