Forklift Technician

Combined Metal Industries; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metal Industries is seeking a qualified Forklift Technician to join the maintenance team. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklift trucks and related mobile equipment across CMI premises.

Travel between North York and Vaughan locations may be required. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of relevant experience are expected; industry certificates are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience as Forklift Technician or similar mechanical role.
• 421A Certificate is considered an asset.
• Forklift truck mechanic training course is considered an asset.
• Experience repairing forklifts and other mobile equipment is an asset.
• Must be able to read repair manuals and use diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain forklift trucks and mobile equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Inspect and test equipment for safe operation post-repair.
• Install/remove/repair attachments and accessories (clamps, lights, audible devices).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair batteries and related components.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Testing instruments

Read repair manuals

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certificate

Forklift training course

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Testing instruments

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Location: Various CMI locations based on operational requirements (North York and Vaughan)

Pay Rate: $40.00- 45.00/hr

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Summary

CMI is looking for a skilled Forklift Technician to join our Maintenance Team. In this role, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of forklift trucks and other mobile equipment across CMI premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various types of forklift trucks and mobile equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure repairs have been completed correctly and the equipment is safe to operate
• Install, remove, and repair attachments and accessories, including clamps, side shifters, push-pulls, lights, and audible devices
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair batteries and more as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One to two years of experience as a Forklift Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Automotive Mechanic, or in a similar mechanical role
• 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certificate of Qualification is considered an asset.
• Completion of a forklift truck mechanic training course is considered an asset
• Experience repairing forklifts, loaders, skid steers, excavators, or other mobile equipment is considered an asset
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments
• Ability to read repair manuals for various types of forklift trucks
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time

A Few Super Cool Things About Us…

We want to provide you with the best including:

• A competitive salary including excellent benefits and performance-based increases
• Job stability
• A great team to learn from, with opportunities for career development and growth
• A commitment to your health and safety and those CMI impacts
• An opportunity to give back to the environment and contribute to sustainability

Compliance & Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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