Shop Technician

Manulift; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools allowance

Overtime

Telemedicine (Telus Health)

Group insurance

RRSP/DPSP

Uniforms and boots

Job summary

Manulift, the Canadian leader in telescopic forklifts, is expanding and seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician in Hamilton. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of machines, from oil changes to complex electrical or hydraulic systems, with ongoing training and innovative projects across 50+ models.

Join a team of enthusiasts; benefits include a tools allowance, continuous training, and supportive leadership to drive productivity for local businesses.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed (421A, 310T, or 310S).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong knowledge in hydraulic, electric, and electronic systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and daily software use.
• Strong organization and time-management; results-focused.
• Customer service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment safely.
• Complete work orders electronically and code for invoicing.
• Look up parts, manuals, schematics electronically.
• Order necessary parts to complete repairs.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment.
• Perform recalls and service bulletins.
• Work as part of a team for larger repairs.
• Communicate delays and challenges to Shop Foreman.
• Keep organized records of services and work in progress.
• Keep workspace neat, organized, and clean.

Skills

Licensed technician

2+ years experience

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic and troubleshooting

Independent / teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Customer service

Job description

We are the Canadian leader in telescopic forklifts and are experiencing a significant national expansion. Working at Manulift means joining a team of enthusiasts and seeing that your daily actions have a direct impact on the success of the company. We are known for providing innovative solutions that optimize the productivity and profitability of local businesses.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for the diagnosing and repair of our machines. Manulift provides an exciting challenge by working on tasks from oil changes to complex electrical or hydraulic systems.

As a Heavy Equipment Technician with Manulift, you will benefit from continuous training, coaching, and will be able to use your creativity to work on innovative projects and on over 50+ different equipment models!

Main responsibilities:

• Complete diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on our equipment while maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality.
• Complete work orders electronically and ensures work is coded correctly for invoicing.
• Electronically look up parts, manuals, schematics, etc.
• Order the necessary parts to complete a repair.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment.
• Perform recalls and service bulletins.
• Occasionally work as part of a team to complete larger scoped repairs.
• Communicate with Shop Foreman regarding delays in repairs and challenges.
• Keep neat and organized records of services and work in process.
• Keep workspace neat, organized, clean, and tidy.

Experience and desired skills:

• Must be licensed (421A, 310T, 310S).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading schematics (Electrical and hydraulic).
• Strong knowledge in hydraulic, electric, and electronic.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of comfort in using a computer daily.
• Good organization and time management skills.Results-focused.
• Customer service-oriented.

Why Manulift?

• Salary based on your experience.
• $1000 allocated for the purchase of tools.
• Schedule from Monday to Friday during the day or from Monday to Thursday evening ($3 premium for evening shift).
• Possibility of overtime.
• Continuous training with trainer and technical support nearby.
• Work clothing and boots provided.
• Telemedicine service from day one (Telus Health).
• Group insurance paid at 75% by Manulift.
• Group RRSPs and DPSPs.
• Participation in team activities, recognition evenings and family days.
• Amount allocated for physical activity.
• Collaborative leadership.
• Generous referral bonus of up to $ 5000 depending on the position.