Overhead Crane Technician

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day shift

Permanent role

Overtime pay

Career growth

Team culture

RRSP matching

Medical & dental

Tool allowance

Safety boots

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. is seeking an Overhead Crane Technician for a permanent role in the Hamilton region, based out of Stoney Creek with 90% offsite work. You will travel in a work truck to multiple manufacturing plants to repair and maintain overhead cranes, requiring 5 years of experience.

Join a reputable firm that values safety, teamwork, and offers a day shift from 7 am to 3 pm, competitive pay, overtime on rotation, and benefits including RRSP matching and medical/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of overhead crane technician experience or electrician certification.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on electrical experience; 309A license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect cranes and hoists; perform repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect equipment and maintain maintenance reports.
• Travel to plants using company truck; respond to breakdowns.
• Order parts and manage inventory.
• Ensure safety and quality in a team environment.

Skills

Overhead crane experience

Electrical experience

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

309A license

G license

Job description

OVERHEAD CRANE TECHNICIAN

STONEY CREEK, ON

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Technology and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

As an Overhead Crane Technician, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Hamilton region repairing overhead cranes. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling to various sites while working for a reputable, well-established company that treats you like a family member. You will be given a work truck to travel to different plants to perform repair services and preventative maintenance on the cranes. This role is based out of Stoney Creek but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 5 years' experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay of $38-$52/hour
• Day shift Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
• Permanent position based out of Stoney Creek
• Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work which is on a rotation basis
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
• Great benefits- RRSP matching, medical, and dental
• Tool and safety boot allowance
• Company events, great culture, and working conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals
• Inspect hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls, and pullers
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Perform crane inspections, repairs, and installations and respond to breakdown calls
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years experience as an overhead crane technician OR certified Electrician
• Secondary school diploma or high school equivalent as a minimum
• 3 Years of Hands-On Electrical Experience- the ideal candidate will have a 309A license
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Welding experience is considered an asset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent people and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Knowledge and understanding of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Able to work in elevated areas
• Must have reliable own transportation, G License in good standing

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