Shop Forklift Mechanic-310s & 310T-Hamilton

Toromont Material Handling/ Manutention Toromont; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in Hamilton is seeking a Shop Technician to maintain and diagnose equipment performance. The ideal candidate has a diploma in vocational studies and is experienced in handling various forklift models. This role offers competitive rewards and opportunities for personal development within a safe work environment.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards including wages and benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required.
• Diploma in vocational studies in automobile mechanic or diploma in automated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check forklifts for proper performance and inspect for faults.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Adjust and repair or replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Routine maintenance

Safety practices

Education

Post-secondary education

Diploma in vocational studies in automobile mechanic

Diploma in automated systems

Job description

Toromont Material Handling is looking for a Shop Technician to join our team! The Shop Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and proper diagnosing of equipment.

As a Shop 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

• Checks forklifts for proper performance and inspects equipment to detect faults and malfunctions on Caterpillar, Jungheinrich, Mitsubishi, Kalmar, Manitou, Toyota, Raymond et Hyster models
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems
• Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and ensures that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment

Must-haves For This Role

• Post-secondary education
• Diploma in vocational studies in automobile mechanic or diploma in automated systems

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.