crane service technician

Canadian Crane & Hoist Mfg. Ltd.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crane manufacturing industry seeks a skilled mechanical maintenance technician. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial cranes and related equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a trades certificate, practical mechanical experience, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair is an asset.
• Education in trades certificate or diploma needed.
• Client-focused with good flexibility and reliability are important.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment for malfunctions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and adjustments.
• Replace and repair defective parts and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Preventive maintenance

Client focus

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset
• Dusty
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Replace faulty components
• Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
• Replace parts as required
• Remove and replace defective parts
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Follow directions and read map
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
• Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance

Type of product

• Industrial electric motors
• Gearboxes

Type of cranes

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection

Equipment and machinery experience

• Motors and controls
• High voltage equipment
• Brakes
• Crane

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors

Area of specialization

• Wheel replacement

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Brake system

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?