$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 growth opportunities

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Overhead Crane Technician (Ontario)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Ontario