Battery Maintenance Technician-Hamilton

Toromont Cat; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is seeking a Battery Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on industrial batteries and chargers. The role requires a college diploma in a related field, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that prioritizes safety and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards including wages and benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Service experience relating to batteries and chargers is an asset.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Valid Driver’s License (class 5) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on industrial batteries and chargers.
• Respond to service calls for battery and charger diagnosis and repair.
• Utilize electrical and mechanical testing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Customer focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

College Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronic

Job description

Toromont Material Handling is looking for a Battery Maintenance Technician to join our team! A Battery Maintenance Technician performs scheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on industrial batteries and chargers in a field environment.

As a Battery Maintenance Technician, YOU will experience :

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with premium brands to exceed our customer needs
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our TMH team for your success
• Competitive total rewards including : wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)

In a typical day, YOU will :

• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviors at all times, in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives
• Remove and replace battery cells when needed
• Fill cells with acid and determine specific gravity
• Perform services and repairs on various types of industrial batteries and chargers
• Perform watering, cleaning and other preventative maintenance tasks required on industrial batteries and chargers
• Respond to service calls for battery and charger diagnosis and repair
• Utilize electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment
• Identify & recommend additional repairs / services required on customer equipment
• Work with fellow technicians to coordinate necessary repairs
• Record battery values and update the work flow documents in use

Must-haves for this role :

• College Diploma in Electrical / mechanical / electronic or related field
• Service experience relating to batteries and chargers is an asset
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudes, knowledge of electrical / electronic systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Customer focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to complete services within established time guidelines in a busy, fast-paced environment where priorities are constantly changing
• Self-directed team player with strong initiative, business acumen and integrity
• Focused, energetic and organized with superior attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Adaptable to on-call working schedules when required
• Able and willing to operate various material handling equipment
• A valid Driver’s License (class 5) and available to commute in various locations in Toromont Material Handling Dealer territory

About Toromont Material Handling

Toromont Material Handling, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toromont Industries Ltd., sells, rents and provides after-sales service for the full range of Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, and Jungheinrich forklifts. We are also the authorized exclusive dealer for Kalmar lift trucks and container handlers, AUSA rough-terrain forklifts, Shuttlewagon Rail Car Movers and Hoppecke energy solutions. TMH also offers a full range of racking and storage products, and specialized floor cleaning equipment.