Shop Technician

About the role

Pape’ Material Handling, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking Shop Technicians to join their team in Spokane, WA. The company invests heavily in technician careers through training, resources, and support, offering competitive compensation, work‑life balance, and benefits for employees and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work on material handling equipment in the shop, ensuring repairs are accurate and timely to support customers and maximize equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with other trained technicians in a well‑resourced shop environment.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment, preferably in the material handling industry.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self‑motivation.
• Must provide own tools.

Pay

$25‑32 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans).
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Online and instructor‑led training.
• Tuition reimbursement for training programs.
• Progressive vacation plans, sick leave, and paid holidays (80 hours of vacation in the first year, prorated for new hires; 1 hour of sick leave per 40 hours worked; 7 paid holidays annually, with increased vacation accrual based on seniority).
• Advancement opportunities with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation as a family‑owned, fourth‑generation company with over 85 years of experience.
• Access to the largest equipment inventory in the West and an extensive parts inventory.
• Open‑door policy encouraging employee voice and impact.
• Training and mentoring to prepare for the role and support continued skill growth.
• Drug‑free workplace; successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test required.