Title:  Field Mechanic

Company Details

With over 50 years of unwavering commitment to our customers and the communities in the Midwest, we pride ourselves on our stability and continued growth. We foster a healthy work-life balance, cultivate a great work environment, and provide an amazing company culture characterized by a family feel and an unwavering commitment to safety. Our team is driven and motivated, working hard to build strong relationships with our customers and delivering unique solutions and value that others can’t. Rion Equipment stands alone in excellence.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Field Mechanic to perform technical field service and repairs on customer forklift and material handling equipment.  You’ll primarily be working independently driving a company provided service truck to the customer’s place of operations, but you’ll always have the support of the entire RION Equipment team. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Remove, install, repair, disassemble, assemble, and perform failure analysis of all forklift and material handling equipment including engines, attachments, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, power train, brakes, steering, and electronic and computer applications. 
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair most types and brands of lifts
• Read and understand schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems 
• Perform proper preventative maintenance in a timely manner 
• Work in a variety of customer locations and industry environments

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a mechanical role
• At least 3 years of diagnostic experience with equipment such as material handling, heavy machinery, or industrial systems
• Must reside within a 1-hour commute of Carol Stream and be eligible to operate a company vehicle

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program

$33- $40/Hour

About RION Equipment

RION Equipment, formerly NMC Material Handling, has been serving the upper Midwest since the 1970’s. This change in our business means great things for potential candidates. We’re growing and investing in our company and employees. We are investing in personnel skills and in a fleet of industry-leading material handling and aerial equipment and service solutions.  Come be a part of our experienced and knowledgeable sales and service teams that help our customers with comprehensive equipment solution packages that best serve their business needs. RION Equipment hires the best in sales and service personnel behind a complete line of quality products.

RION Equipment is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RION Equipment shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. RION Equipment further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.