Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician

Toronto Electric; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid statutory holidays

Training and certification

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Toronto Electric in Ontario is seeking an Experienced Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician to service and install overhead cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment at customer facilities. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform maintenance, and commission new systems, with emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and reliable customer support.

The role requires 3–5 years of field experience, an electrician or millwright background is a plus, and a valid Ontario license;

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years servicing overhead cranes, hoists, motors, or similar industrial equipment.
• Electrician certification or millwright background is an asset.
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience operating forklifts / scissor lifts / boom lifts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with pendant and radio-controlled cranes.
• Experience with motors, brakes, contactors, relays and control circuits.
• Experience with VFDs and modern crane control systems is an asset.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install and commission overhead cranes and hoists.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control-system problems at customer facilities.
• Perform service documentation and communicate findings to customers.
• Support safety standards and provide reliable service continuity.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field service

Work at heights

Reading schematics

Forklift operation

Customer service

Education

Electrician certification

Tools

VFDs experience

Job description

Position: Experienced Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician

Department: Service / Field Service

Reports To: Service Manager / Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Toronto Electric specializes in the sales, service, and inspection of overhead cranes and hoisting equipment. We are committed to providing reliable solutions, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer support across a wide range of industrial sectors.

We take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers and delivering dependable service they can count on. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop their skills, contribute to a strong team, and build a long-term career with us.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established company and be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and mechanically/electrically capable Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation and commissioning of overhead cranes, hoists and related lifting equipment. The successful candidate will work primarily at customer facilities and must be comfortable diagnosing mechanical, electrical and control-system problems on a variety of overhead lifting equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience servicing overhead cranes, hoists, motors, or similar industrial material handling equipment.
• Electrician certification/millwright background is an asset.
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience operating forklifts / scissor lifts / boom lifts
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to complete accurate service documentation.
• Experience with pendant and radio-controlled cranes.
• Experience with motors, brakes, contactors, relays, limit switches and control circuits.
• Experience with VFDs and modern crane control systems is an asset.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as a multimeter.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Compensation:

Salary: $35–$52/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits may include:

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation (starting at 2 weeks, moving at 3 weeks at 5 years)
• Paid statutory holidays
• Training and certification opportunities
• Overtime and emergency-service premiums where applicable