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Overhead Crane Technician

@ STRIVE Recruitment

London, Ontario

$40–$54/hr3+ years experience
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Overview

STRIVE Recruitment is hiring a Lead Overhead Crane Technician for permanent full-time day-shift work across Kitchener, Waterloo and London, Ontario, paying $40-$54 per hour. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs overhead cranes at manufacturing and customer sites, with on-call rotation and overtime. A company work truck is provided.

Pay:

$40–$54 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair overhead cranes and hoists at customer sites
  • Install, maintain and repair electrical systems of overhead cranes
  • Perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdown calls
  • Order parts and complete service and inspection records

Requirements summary:

  • 3-5+ years as overhead crane or service technician
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • 309A/442A electrical licence a strong asset
  • Valid G driver's licence in good standing

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Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingPlant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certifications309A, 442A, 433A, G driver's licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Home office allowance

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STRIVE Recruitment

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Specialist Recruiters in the areas of: Accounting & Finance, Technology, Corporate Administration and Manufacturing

Full company description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

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Reported office locations
  • 1740-, 1050 W. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3S7, CA
  • 236 Pritchard Rd, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P7, CA
Other recorded names
  • STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Specialties
  • General Accounting
  • Audit
  • Tax
  • Treasury
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Logistics
  • Suplly Chain
  • Transportation
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing
  • and Payroll
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STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesGeneral AccountingAuditTaxTreasuryFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceReal Estate DevelopmentLogisticsSuplly Chain
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Job description

Lead Overhead Crane Technician

Kitchener/ Waterloo/ London, ON

$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

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