Overhead Crane Technician - Red Seal

Prince George, BC

$50-$55/hr

About Us

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/Red Seal, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Prince George, BC repairing and installing overhead cranes. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys travelling 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 service calls on the overhead cranes. The position is based out of Prince George, BC but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

Great starting pay of $50-$55/hour to start Day shift: Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm Permanent position based in Prince George, BC. Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work (rotation basis) Opportunity for advancement and career growth 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

Repairing overhead cranes, hoists, components, and their controls Installation, commissioning, load testing and modernizations of the cranes Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions Determine the 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

2-5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician (minimum 5000 hours on cranes) Valid Red Seal certification as a Millwright or Electrician. Mechanical or Electrical 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

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