Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician

Job summary

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission overhead cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment at customer facilities. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues and complete accurate service documentation.

Job details

Position: Experienced Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician Department: Service / Field Service Reports To: Service Manager / Operations Manager Location: 9 Codeco Court, Toronto, Ontario Employment Type: Full-Time About Us Toronto Electric specializes in the sales, service, and inspection of overhead cranes and hoisting equipment. We are committed to providing reliable solutions, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer support across a wide range of industrial sectors. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers and delivering dependable service they can count on. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop their skills, contribute to a strong team, and build a long-term career with us. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established company and be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we would be pleased to hear from you. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and mechanically/electrically capable Overhead Crane & Hoist Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation and commissioning of overhead cranes, hoists and related lifting equipment. The successful candidate will work primarily at customer facilities and must be comfortable diagnosing mechanical, electrical and control-system problems on a variety of overhead lifting equipment. Qualifications: o Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience servicing overhead cranes, hoists, motors, or similar industrial material handling equipment. o Electrician certification/millwright background is an asset. o Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments. o Valid Ontario driver's license and acceptable driving record. o Experience operating forklifts / scissor lifts / boom lifts o Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. o Ability to complete accurate service documentation. o Experience with pendant and radio-controlled cranes. o Experience with motors, brakes, contactors, relays, limit switches and control circuits. o Experience with VFDs and modern crane control systems is an asset. o Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills. o Strong electrical troubleshooting skills. o Ability to use electrical test equipment such as a multimeter. o Ability to work independently with limited supervision. o Strong customer service and communication skills. Compensation: Salary: $35–$52/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include: o Extended health and dental benefits o Life and disability insurance o Paid vacation (starting at 2 weeks, moving at 3 weeks at 5 years) o Paid statutory holidays o Training and certification opportunities o Overtime and emergency-service premiums where applicable

What you’ll do

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission overhead cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment at customer facilities. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues and complete accurate service documentation.

Requirements

Requires 3 to 5 years of experience servicing overhead cranes, hoists, motors, or similar industrial material-handling equipment, along with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Candidates must be able to work at heights, hold a valid Ontario driver's license, read schematics and drawings, and work independently; electrician certification or a millwright background is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Statutory Holidays
• Training And Certification Opportunities
• Overtime Premiums
• Emergency-Service Premiums

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Overhead Crane And Hoist Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Crane Repair
• Installation And Commissioning
• Reading Electrical Schematics
• Reading Mechanical Drawings
• Motor And Brake Servicing
• Control Circuit Troubleshooting
• VFDs
• Electrical Test Equipment
• Service Documentation
• Working At Heights
• Forklift And Lift Operation
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support