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Material Handling Systems Field Service Technologist

OtterBase Inc

Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • $95,000 to $110,000 / yr • 10/8/2026

Job Description

Job Description
About the Role

Imagine starting your week at a bustling Midwest distribution center, tracing an intermittent fault on a high-capacity forklift. Midweek, you’re in a manufacturing plant bringing a new conveyor line online. By Friday, you’ve wrapped up preventive maintenance on pallet jacks that keep goods moving. As a Material Handling Systems Field Service Technologist, you’ll keep critical equipmentforklifts, conveyors, pallet jacks, and automated systemsrunning safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Handle
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of material handling assets directly at customer sites.
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Install or assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Create thorough service reports, work orders, and maintenance logs.
  • Set clear expectations with customers on timelines, findings, and next steps.
  • Uphold safety protocols and company policies on every job.
  • Partner with internal technical support and parts teams to resolve complex issues.
Where You’ll Work

This field role involves approximately 50% travel across the Midwest region. Overnight travel may be required. Work is performed in dynamic environments such as warehouses and distribution centers.

What You Bring
  • High school diploma or GED; additional technical schooling is preferred.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems (material handling experience is a plus).
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to varying site conditions.
How You’ll Succeed

You’ll combine technical precision with clear communication, documenting work meticulously and collaborating closely with in-house experts. Your commitment to safety and proactive maintenance will keep critical operations on schedule for our customers across the Midwest.