Shop Mechanic (2025-9110)

Johnston Equipment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Shop Mechanic, where you'll utilize your mechanical and electrical skills to ensure the operational integrity of lift trucks. You'll diagnose, repair, and rebuild trucks in a fast-paced environment, contributing to customer satisfaction and safety. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Incentive Program

Excellent Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in auto, forklift, heavy equipment, or truck mechanics.
• Automotive Technician Certification and Lift Capacity Inspection Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair lift trucks for timely delivery.
• Rebuild lift trucks and components including electric motors and hydraulic cylinders.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Automotive Technician Certification

Lift Capacity Inspection Technician Certificate

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Shop Mechanic (2025-9110) role at Johnston Equipment

We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions. We pride ourselves on actions that boost our customers’ productivity. We seek customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join Johnston Equipment today!

Position Summary

Are you good with your hands and technically inclined? Join Johnston Equipment as a Shop Mechanic - Master.

The ideal candidate has mechanical, electrical, and some information technology skills. In this role, you will disassemble and overhaul lift trucks in the workshop, prepare trucks for safe shipping, and troubleshoot operational malfunctions. Johnston Equipment provides advanced technical tools to support mechanics, including the latest technology for work orders.

How You’ll Make An Impact

You will be responsible for the overall operational integrity and condition of truck units and will:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair lift trucks, ensuring they are ready for use and delivery in a timely manner
• Identify defective or worn parts and communicate repair procedures to the customer
• Rebuild lift trucks, including pressure washing, disassembly, inspection, painting, and assembly
• Rebuild components such as electric motors, drive units, hydraulic cylinders, and mast assemblies
• Modify trucks as needed, including welding, fabricating, and turning shafts on the lathe
• Assist team members with heavier tasks and repairs

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 1-3 years of experience in auto, forklift, heavy equipment, or truck mechanics
• Automotive Technician Certification and Lift Capacity Inspection Technician certification
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine-powered equipment
• Basic electrical and electronic principles
• Proficiency with hand tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic tools
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary, incentive program, and excellent benefits
• Supportive environment that encourages ownership and innovation
• Career growth and development opportunities

We appreciate all applications; only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified group members are encouraged to apply, with accommodations considered as per our policy.

About Johnston Equipment

We provide material handling equipment, service solutions, storage, and automated systems to optimize warehouse productivity. We strive to create innovative solutions and deliver high-quality service. Join us to make a difference!

Additional Qualifications

• Automotive Technician Certification or equivalent preferred
• Lift Capacity Inspection Technician Certificate
• High School diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

Skills

• Results-oriented with attention to detail
• Effective time management and organization
• Collaborative and relationship-building skills
• Effective communication (oral and written)
• Technical expertise in mechanics and electrical systems
• At least 2 years of related work experience