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Crane Technician
- Oakville, ON, Canada
$40 to $54 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $40 to $54 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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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 GTA, 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. The position is based out of Oakville, 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 $40-$54/hour
- Day shift Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
- Permanent position based out of Oakville or travelling in GTA
- 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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Responsibilities
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment at manufacturing plants, including responding to breakdown calls and replacing or adjusting defective parts. Maintain parts inventory and accurate maintenance records while working professionally with the team.
Requirements
Candidates need at least five years of overhead crane technician experience or electrician certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least three years of hands-on electrical experience; a 309A license is ideal. Manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, knowledge of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems, the ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds, a valid G license, and reliable transportation are required or specified qualifications.
Skills
- Overhead Crane Repair
- Crane Inspection
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Mechanical Repair
- Welding
- Equipment Installation
- Parts Inventory Management
- Maintenance Documentation
- Structural Systems Knowledge
- Electrical Systems Knowledge
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Communication
- Teamwork
- 309A Electrician License
Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Tool Allowance
- Safety Boot Allowance
- Overtime Pay
- Double-Time Pay
- Company Events
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Overhead Cranes
- Hoists
- Chain Falls
- Pullers
- Crane Inspections
- Crane Repairs
- Crane Installations
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Structural Systems
- Welding
- 309A Electrician License
- Manufacturing Environment
- Parts Inventory
- Maintenance Reports
- Breakdown Calls
- Work At Heights
- G License