Job Description

An established Canadian retailer’s distribution centre in Bolton, ON seeks a Forklift & Mobile Equipment Technician to maintain lift trucks, aerial equipment, and automated material-handling equipment. Qualified candidates hold a 282E, or a 310S with relevant industrial experience. Apply today for a $4/hr night-shift premium, comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, and a signing bonus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on counterbalance, reach, turret, and tugger trucks, scissor and boom lifts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, steering, braking, battery, charging, and motor-control systems
• Troubleshoot equipment faults using schematics, service manuals, diagnostic tools, and OEM documentation
• Inspect equipment for defects, unsafe conditions, and abnormal wear, completing repairs to restore safe operation
• Verify sensor configurations and perform approved OEM programming tasks, escalating technical issues to vendors or specialists when required
• Respond to breakdowns, document labour, parts, and failure details in MAXIMO, and provide clear shift handovers

Qualifications:

• Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Powered Lift Truck Technician (282E) or Automotive Service Technician (310S) with relevant industrial experience
• Hands-on experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing industrial mobile or material-handling equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to complete repairs with minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and established safety procedures
• Ability to work at heights up to approximately 45 feet using approved access equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent moderate-to-heavy lifting
• Availability to work the required 12-hour night-shift schedule

Preferred:

• Experience with automated or semi-automated material-handling equipment
• Background or experience in electrical systems or industrial electronics
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse or distribution centre
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably MAXIMO

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