Rigger Technician

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RPP with 5% matching

Health and dental benefits

Regular Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Hercules Group of Companies is hiring a Rigger Technician for our Red Deer, Alberta branch. The role offers full-time hours, hands-on training, and opportunities to advance across branches as you grow your skills.

We provide a structured training path, a safety-focused shop, and a regular Monday–Friday schedule. Join a Canadian-owned company with diverse services in lifting, rigging, and crane services.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with interest in learning a skilled trade.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a busy shop.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada; sponsorship not available.
• Experience in rigging, fabrication or related fields is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Measure and build wire rope and chain slings to customer specs.
• Install winch cable onto bed trucks with precision.
• Read drawings and fabrication instructions; full training provided.
• Operate hydraulic presses and measuring equipment.
• Work with grinders, cut-off saws, cutting torches and spoolers.
• Tag outgoing products and shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor wire rope inventory and document material usage.
• Support other areas of the shop and contribute to a team-focused workplace.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Attention to detail

Read tape measure

Organizational skills

Class 5 driver’s licence

Legal work status in Canada

Tools

Forklift operations

Rigging basics

Job description

Build your career with a Canadian company that builds careers in Canada.

Hercules Group of Companies is Canadian owned and operated, with teams and operations across the country. We support some of Canada's most important industries through lifting and rigging, crane services, industrial supply, inspection, NDT, machining, fabrication, training and other specialized services.

We're looking for a full-time Rigger Technician to join our Continental Chain & Rigging Branch in Red Deer Alberta.

If you're mechanically inclined, dependable and ready to learn a skilled trade, we'll provide the training and support to help you build your expertise. And because Hercules is more than one branch or one line of business, this can be more than your next job. It can be the start of a long-term career with opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and explore opportunities across our branches and divisions as you grow.

Why build your career with HGC?

• Canadian owned. National opportunities: We're proudly Canadian owned and operated, with teams serving customers and industries across Canada.
• A diverse group of businesses: Our operations span lifting and rigging, crane services, inspections, industrial supply, NDT, machining, fabrication, training and more — creating exposure to different skills, industries and career paths.
• We invest in our people: We provide ongoing training and development beyond your initial onboarding so you can continue building your technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Room to grow: We believe in developing our people and promoting from within wherever possible. As Hercules grows, employees can pursue opportunities within their branch, another location, or across our broader group of companies.
• Work that matters: Our teams help keep Canadian industry operating safely and productively. The work you do here has a purpose.

What You'll Do

• Measure and build wire rope and chain slings to exact customer specifications while meeting quality and manufacturing standards
• Install winch cable onto bed trucks with precision and care
• Read and interpret drawings, measurements and fabrication instructions — full training is provided
• Operate hydraulic presses and accurately use measuring equipment as part of your daily work
• Work confidently with tools and equipment including grinders, cut-off saws, cutting torches and spoolers
• Properly tag outgoing products and shipments to ensure accurate customer fulfillment
• Monitor wire rope inventory, communicate when materials are running low, receive incoming supplies and document material usage
• Support other areas of the shop when needed and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused workplace

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy shop environment
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment and hands-on fabrication tasks
• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Good organizational skills
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada; immigration or Permanent Residency sponsorship is not available for this position

Experience is an asset, but potential matters too. Previous rigging, fabrication, oil and gas, crane, mechanical, manufacturing or warehouse experience is an asset, but previous rigging experience is not required.

If you have the mechanical aptitude, work ethic and willingness to learn, we'll teach you the technical skills required to succeed.

First Aid and forklift certifications are also assets but are not required at the time of hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with 5% employer matching after one year
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with shared costs
• Consistent Monday-to-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule
• Ongoing technical and professional training
• A safety-focused and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to build your skills and advance within Hercules
• Potential career opportunities across our branches, business units and divisions
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with an established Canadian-owned organization

One Company. Many Career Paths.

A job at Hercules can be the beginning of something much bigger. Across the Hercules Group of Companies, our people work in rigging, inspections, crane service, NDT, machining, fabrication, industrial sales, operations, training, warehousing, supply chain, leadership and corporate services. You may join us for one position, but as your skills and career grow, there may be opportunities to grow with us too.

If you're looking for more than your next job and want the opportunity to build skills, establish a career and grow with a Canadian company, we'd like to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check as a condition of employment.