Posted 9 days ago
Crane Technician
@ Morskate Manufacturing
Ponoka, Alberta
Overview
Morskate Manufacturing is hiring a Crane Technician in Ponoka, Alberta, to install, set up and commission overhead and jib cranes and other lifting equipment. The work involves reading blueprints, working at heights on steel structures and operating heavy equipment. Full-time permanent employment, paid $34 to $38 per hour depending on experience, with overtime after 44 hours per week.
Pay:
$34–$38 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, set up and commission overhead cranes, jib cranes and workstations
- Read and understand drawings and blueprints
- Work at heights on large steel structures
- Operate forklifts, elevated work platforms and other heavy equipment
- Maneuver and erect runways and columns
Requirements summary:
- Technical training in millwright, electrical or industrial maintenance, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years installing overhead cranes
- Experience in safe heavy equipment operation
- Rigging experience an asset
- Willingness to work overtime, occasional weekends and all weather conditions
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 44 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Morskate Manufacturing
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Full company description
Morskate Manufacturing was founded in 1999 with a vision to create a business that is both family-oriented and deeply connected to the community. We take pride in our adaptability and flexibility in designing and constructing structural steel components, ensuring each project meets its unique requirements. Over the years, we have expanded our capabilities to manage large-scale projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision. We specialize in the fabrication, manufacturing, and installation of structural steel, agricultural equipment, cranes, and custom steel solutions tailored to your needs. Explore our comprehensive range of services and see how Morskate can deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for all your structural steel requirements.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,013
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 35
- Reported office locations
- Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R4, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Morskate Manufacturing
- Morskate Manufacturing Ltd.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Morskate Manufacturing was founded in 1999 with a vision to create a business that is both family-oriented and deeply connected to the community. We take pride in our adaptability and flexibility in designing and constructing structural steel components, ensuring each project meets its unique requirements. Over the years, we have expanded our capabilities to manage large-scale projects while maintaining the highest…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ponoka, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements.
Position Summary
Morskate Manufacturing is growing! We’re adding 90,000+ sq. ft. to our facility and investing in new technology as we continue to expand. With this growth comes an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Crane Technician to join our team.
As the Crane Technician, you will be responsible for leading and assisting in the installation, setup, and commissioning of lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and jib cranes. This role will involve reading blueprints, working at heights, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient job site operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, set up and commission various types of lifting equipment e.g. overhead cranes, jib cranes, workstations, etc.
- Read and understand drawings and blueprints
- Work at heights on large steel structures
- Operate mobile equipment e.g. forklift, elevated work platform and other heavy equipment
- Maneuver and erect runway and columns
Requirements/Qualifications
- Technical training in Millwright, Electrical, related industrial maintenance, or equivalent hands-on experience
- A combination of education and experience will be considered
- 1+ years experience installing overhead cranes
- Experience in the safe operation of heavy equipment
- Rigging experience an asset
- Must be willing to work overtime and occasional weekend shifts
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions, indoor & outdoor
- Must have strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, procedures and practices
- Must have good time management skills
- Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs. and be on feet for long periods
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly
- Possess problem solving skills
What Morskate Manufacturing Offers
- Permanent, full-time, year-round employment
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Overtime opportunities, with overtime paid after 44 hours per week
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 3 months
- Every Sunday guaranteed off
- Hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing skill development
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing company
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and quality matter
- Join a company that's expanding and investing in its people and its future
- Fast-paced, collaborative team environment
We offer competitive starting wages between $34 - $38 per hour, with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth.
We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted. We are unable to support LMIA candidates for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
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