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Job Description

Overview

As a Shop Technician at G&W Equipment, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining forklifts and material handling equipment in a controlled shop environment, focusing on high-quality repairs and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair forklifts and material handling equipment in the shop
  • Perform planned maintenance, rebuilds, and safety inspections
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
  • Prepare rental and used equipment to company and safety standards
  • Document repairs, parts usage, and labor accurately and on time
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience repairing forklifts or heavy equipment preferred
  • Experience working with multiple brands of forklifts preferred
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environments

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$41/hr across 38 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 92 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 67 different employers. 38 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 361 other active welding openings from 211 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

Similar openings near Atlanta, GA

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