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Technician 1

Baton Rouge, LAFull-timePosted Oct 14, 2026

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Remote Type: On-site You belong at a company that treats you like an Owner! Sammons Industrial is an employee-owned family of businesses dedicated to becoming the preferred single-source solution for industrial operations. Our company is made up of Briggs Industrial Solutions, Sammons Warehouse Solutions, and Site. Pro Rentals.

Join a team that takes care of you. Here are some ways we do that: Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses Earn retirement savings without any cost to you through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) Training and Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Paid Holidays and Time Off Health and Wellness Benefits Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company How You’ll Make a Difference As a Technician 1, you’ll help keep our customers moving by diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing material handling equipment in the shop and at customer locations.

You’ll bring strong mechanical know-how, sound judgment, and a commitment to doing every job safely and correctly. What You’ll Do Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild material handling equipment, including engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, steering, drive systems, and lifting systems.

Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections, identify potential problems and safety concerns, and complete basic welding or fabrication work when needed. Put safety first on every job by properly securing equipment, following company procedures, and maintaining compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and other safety requirements.

Keep accurate service records, maintain necessary parts and supplies, care for your company vehicle, complete required training and certifications, and support the team wherever needed. What You’ll Bring 1+ years of forklift repair or related industry experience, along with strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and knowledge of material handling equipment and operations.

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; mechanical or trade school training and Hyster-Yale technician certifications are preferred. The ability to use precision measuring instruments and perform hands-on work safely; welding or fabrication experience is a plus. Certification on at least 65% of the Briggs Equipment product line is required.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us You’ll join a team that puts safety, integrity, and genuine care for people at the center of how we work. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, earn certifications, and build a career doing work you can be proud of. You’ll become part of a company with more than 130 years in business—and a team that’s still focused on growing, improving, and building what comes next.

Job Details Pay Type: Hourly

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