Toronto: Utility / Industrial Tool Repair Technician

Engineering Search Firm Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician with a strong mechanical aptitude to repair hydraulic and electric tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with high-quality equipment and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail and a passion for problem-solving, ensuring that tools are maintained to the highest standards. With a chance for advancement to branch management, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your skills can shine and make a real impact in the industry!

Benefits

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Long-term employment

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude with tool repair experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, testing, repairs, and calibration of tools.
• Estimate repairs and communicate with customers.
• Source replacement parts and assemble tools.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in hydraulics

Trade school or OEM training

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Electric tools

Gas-powered tools

Small engines

Job description

MUST BE A PERMANENT CANADIAN RESIDENT

If you have spent your career out in the weather working long hours repairing hydraulic, electric, diesel, or engine equipment, we have a spot on our team that you'll think of as riding on clouds, comparatively. We offer $30+ per hour and a stack of benefits to secure long-term employment for the right person. You will need to have experience repairing small engines, industrial-grade tools, and/or large hydraulic equipment. The perfect fit will work at Cooper Rentals and have extensive experience repairing tools, servo-motors, and hydraulic hand tools.

If you know Burndy, Husky, and Greenlee and have experience on the utility side repairing very expensive tools, this is the position you've wanted your entire career. We can't have a hack with a crowbar and a sledgehammer. You must be extremely detail-oriented and have the tell-tale characteristics that accompany that trait. We're looking for someone mechanically inclined with a knack for making broken things work again.

This position also offers a chance to advance to branch management.

The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge with the following electric, hydraulic, and gas-powered tools:

• Makita, Bosch, Hitachi, Wolf, Kango, Dewalt, Black & Decker, Skill, Milwaukee
• Snap-on Hydraulic Tools: Burndy, Greenlee, Cembre, Husky, Reliable, Stanley, Thomas Betts, and ADI
• Small Engines: Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Honda, Yamaha, and Kohler

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assessment inspections, testing, repairs, and calibration of specified tools and devices including hydraulic tools, hoists, jumper cables, ground cables, and insulated live line tools.
• Estimate and quote repairs for customers; communicate with customers.
• Source replacement parts.
• Assemble tools and products from components to finished goods.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven mechanical aptitude (previous tool repair experience, i.e., tool rental company, lawn and garden repair centers, construction, pump repair, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (English - verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Able to work and succeed without direct supervision.
• Understand teamwork principles and enjoy working with people.
• Willing to take training to learn new skills and apply them to tasks.
• Capable of problem-solving.
• Computer skills are an asset.

EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma with post-secondary education in hydraulics, trade school, and/or OEM training.
• Minimum of two years experience within the specific industry, or a minimum of five years in auto, rental shop, small engine repairs, machine shop, bike shop, construction, or technical tool repair and service environment.

OEM training will be provided.

Please do not apply if you have only robotics experience.