STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, 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 and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE
As an Overhead Service Crane Technician, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Hamilton area, 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 Hamilton but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 5 years' of experience as an overhead crane technician.
ADVANTAGES
Great starting pay of $50–$57/hour to start
Day shift: Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm
Permanent position based in Hamilton, ON.
Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work (rotation basis)
Opportunity for advancement and growth opportunities
Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
Great benefits: RRSP matching, medical, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
Provide paid time off
Tool and safety boot allowance
Company events, great culture, and working conditions
Company truck and cell phone provided
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Determine extent of repair required
Respond to after-hour service calls / on-call
Resolve emergency breakdown situations
Provide excellent customer service
Adjust the equipment and repair or replace the defective part
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 of experience as an overhead crane technician or 8000 hour on overhead cranes
Certified electrician
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
Available to work overtime and on call as required
Must have reliable own transportation, G License in good standing