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Technician 1

Sammons Industrial
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2027

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 SitePro 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

Salary : $39,067 - $62,518

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