Shop Technician

Manulift; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in telescopic forklifts as a Heavy Equipment Technician. You'll diagnose and repair various machines, ensuring safety and quality. Enjoy continuous training, a collaborative environment, and a structured work schedule with overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Allocated $1000 for tools purchase

Work clothing and boots provided

Telemedicine service from day one

Group insurance paid at 75%

Referral bonus up to $5000

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing machines, including complex electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Completing diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Licensed (421A, 310T, 310S)

Job description

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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 diagnosing and repairing our machines. Manulift offers an exciting challenge by working on tasks ranging from oil changes to complex electrical and hydraulic systems.

As a Heavy Equipment Technician with Manulift, you will benefit from continuous training, coaching, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects with over 50 different equipment models!

Main Responsibilities

1. Complete diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on our equipment while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
2. Complete work orders electronically and ensure work is correctly coded for invoicing.
3. Electronically look up parts, manuals, schematics, etc.
4. Order necessary parts to complete repairs.
5. Conduct safety checks on equipment.
6. Perform recalls and service bulletins.
7. Occasionally work as part of a team to complete larger repairs.
8. Communicate with the Shop Foreman regarding delays and challenges in repairs.
9. Maintain neat and organized records of services and work in progress.
10. Keep workspace clean, organized, and tidy.

Experience and Desired Skills

• Must be licensed (421A, 310T, 310S).
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable using a computer daily.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Results-oriented and customer service-focused.

Why Manulift?

• Salary based on experience.
• Allocated $1000 for tools purchase.
• Work schedule from Monday to Friday during the day or Monday to Thursday evenings ($3 premium for evening shift).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Continuous training with 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.
• Physical activity allowance.
• Collaborative leadership approach.
• Referral bonus up to $5000 depending on the position.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

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