Forklift Mechanic in Brampton

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Hot
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Motor vehicles
• Cold/refrigerated
• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Various locations
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Installation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical system parts
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Document your inspection and tests made on engines
• Review work orders
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Move tools, equipment and other materials
• Clean machines and immediate work areas

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Powered lift truck technician

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Area of specialization

• Forklift
• Hydraulic
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Driver’s abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Hard hat
• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Resourcefulness
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Dependability