Material Handling Equipment Technician

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to service electric powered industrial trucks (forklifts) in the Montreal area. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, perform repairs on motors, batteries, and control systems, and document all work in the CMMS.

RESPONSIBILITIES include preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and safe repair of PITs, batteries, sensors, and safety devices.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electric powered industrial trucks (forklifts) or comparable industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively manage workload.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on electric powered industrial trucks (PITs).
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, steering, braking, and control system failures.
• Perform repairs including motors, hydraulic components, mast assemblies, lift chains, wheels, tires, electrical systems, sensors, operator controls, forks, and safety devices.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair lead-acid and lithium-ion battery systems, chargers, and associated components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, labor, and parts usage within the CMMS.
• Communicate equipment status and work order progress through the CMMS.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and battery handling practices.
• Assist with maintenance of additional warehouse equipment as the maintenance program expands.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Systems

Independent Work

Problem Solving

Documenting Repairs

Education

Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

Tools

CMMS

Service Manuals

Job description

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on electric powered industrial trucks (PITs)


• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, steering, braking, and control system failures


• Perform repairs including motors, hydraulic components, mast assemblies, lift chains, wheels, tires, electrical systems, sensors, operator controls, forks, and safety devices


• Inspect, maintain, and repair lead-acid and lithium-ion battery systems, chargers, and associated components


• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to service safely and efficiently


• Accurately document inspections, repairs, labor, and parts usage within the CMMS


• Communicate equipment status and work order progress through the CMMS


• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and battery handling practices


• Assist with maintenance of additional warehouse equipment as the maintenance program expands

Requirements

• Experience maintaining electric powered industrial trucks (forklifts) or comparable industrial equipment


• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems


• Ability to interpret service manuals and technical documentation


• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills


• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively manage workload


• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)


• Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing Electric Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Proficient in utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for documentation and communication of maintenance activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electric Powered Industrial Truck Maintenance


• Electrical System Troubleshooting


• Hydraulic System Repair


• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)


• Valid Class 5 Quebec Driver's Licence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Preventive Maintenance


• Troubleshooting


• Repairing Motors


• Inspecting Hydraulic Components


• Battery System Maintenance


• Interpreting Service Manuals


• Repairing Control Systems


• Documenting Repairs


• Safety Procedures Compliance


• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Soft Skills

• Problem‑Solving


• Self‑Motivated


• Independent Work


• Effective Workload Management

Industry Keywords

• Electric Powered Industrial Trucks


• Forklifts


• Industrial Equipment


• Lead‑Acid Battery Systems


• Lithium‑Ion Battery Systems


• Warehouse Equipment