What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Dock Technician position at MalaceHR?
Location: Warren, OH
Schedule: MondayFriday, 1st Shift
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Dock Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. This is a hands-on role focused heavily on dock systems, commercial doors, automatic doors, overhead doors, locks, and door hardware.
The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with customers and coworkers.
What Youll DoPerform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial and commercial facility equipment
Service and maintain dock levelers, dock seals, dock bumpers, dock locks, and related equipment
Maintain automatic doors, hollow metal doors, overhead doors, commercial locks, and door hardware
Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Perform routine inspections and shift rounds to identify equipment issues and document operating conditions
Measure operating characteristics such as speed, pressure, vacuum, and vibration
Replace belts, hoses, filters, fluids, and other wear items as needed
Perform filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, lubrication, and greasing
Complete basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and building repairs
Troubleshoot power supplies and perform basic rigging
Use CMMS/work-order systems to document completed work and maintenance findings
Recommend updates to preventive maintenance procedures based on equipment findings
Communicate work status, issues, and expected completion times with customers and coworkers
Provide guidance to subcontractors when needed
Follow all OSHA, lockout/tagout, hazardous energy control, and other safety requirements
Complete required training related to confined spaces, hazardous energy, and life-critical work practices
What Were Looking For3 years of experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, doors, automatic doors, dock locks, and overhead door hardware
Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
Strong troubleshooting skills, including power supplies
Basic rigging experience
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge
Experience maintaining dock maintenance records
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including multimeters, portable rigging, and support jacks
Ability to disassemble and reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, HVAC equipment, and other building equipment
Forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift experience
Ability to use computers, smartphones, tablets, email, and work-order/CMMS systems
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs
Valid drivers license
High school diploma or equivalent required
AAADM certification preferred
Experience with commercial door manufacturers such as Rite-Hite, Poweramp, NABCO, Stanley Access Technologies, Record, Tormax, ASSA ABLOY, or Allegion is preferred
Safety & Physical RequirementsMust be comfortable performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial environment
Must be able to follow detailed safety procedures and perform lockout/tagout
Must be able to safely operate required lifts and equipment
Must be willing to support occasional non-standard schedules or weekend work when needed
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to quality are essential