Overhead Crane Technician

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $40-$54/hour

Day shift, Monday to Friday

Permanent full-time

Company work truck provided

Overtime and on-call rotation

RRSP matching, medical, dental

Tool and safety boot allowance

Team culture

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Lead Overhead Crane Technician to service and repair cranes across the Kitchener, Waterloo, and London regions. You will travel to customer sites, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and lead service calls.

With 3-5+ years of crane experience and strong electrical/mechanical skills, you'll work independently, supported by a company work truck and overtime opportunities. This permanent full-time role offers competitive pay of $40-$54/hour, benefits, and chances

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of overhead crane service experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• 309A/442A Electrical Licence or 433A Millwright/Mechanical Licence are assets.
• Experience servicing overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect overhead crane equipment to detect faults.
• Perform crane inspections, repairs, installations, and respond to breakdown calls.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems of overhead cranes.
• Inspect hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls, and pullers.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and determine repairs.
• Order parts and maintain inventory; complete service records.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent worker

Welding (as needed)

Education

309A Electrical Licence

442A Electrical Licence

433A Millwright/Mechanical Licence

Job description

$40-$54/hour

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 a Lead Overhead Crane Technician, you will be working at various manufacturing and customer sites throughout the Kitchener, Waterloo, and London regions, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes and related equipment.

This is a great permanent opportunity for an experienced Crane Technician who enjoys working independently, travelling to different customer sites, and taking the lead on service and repair work. You will be provided with a company work truck to travel to customer locations to perform inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, installations, and respond to breakdown calls.

We are looking for someone with 3-5+ years of overhead crane service experience and strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. An Electrical 309A/442A or Mechanical 433A licence would be considered a strong asset.

ADVANTAGES:

• Excellent starting pay of $40-$50/hour
• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Permanent full-time position
• Opportunities available throughout Kitchener, Waterloo, and London
• Company work truck provided for travel to customer sites
• Overtime opportunities
• Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work, which is on a rotation basis
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Great benefits including RRSP matching, medical, and dental
• Tool and safety boot allowance
• Company events and a great team culture
• Opportunity to take the lead on service calls and work alongside apprentices and other technicians

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and inspect overhead crane equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Perform crane inspections, repairs, installations, and respond to breakdown calls
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components of overhead cranes
• Inspect hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls, and pullers
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and determine appropriate repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance and service work at customer locations
• Order parts and maintain required inventory
• Complete maintenance reports, inspection documentation, and service records
• Follow all company and customer safety policies and procedures
• Complete customer-specific safety orientations and training as required
• Perform welding when required based on experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5+ years of experience working as an Overhead Crane Technician or Service Technician
• Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• 309A or 442A Electrical Licence is considered a strong asset
• 433A Millwright/Mechanical Licence is considered an asset
• Experience servicing and repairing overhead cranes, hoists, and related material handling equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working independently at customer sites
• Able to work safely at heights and in elevated areas
• Willing and able to work overtime and participate in an on-call rotation
• Valid G driver's licence in good standing
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety