Crane Technician

at  Hercules SLR Inc

We are looking for a full-time Crane Technician to join our team in Sudbury, ON. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the crane technician performs inspections and testing on various hoists and cranes to ensure safety certification is in accordance with provincial and federal regulations. The Crane Technician also assists the sales team with quotes and makes recommendations for repair work.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Wage
• Health & Wellness Incentive
• Dental & Vision benefits (shared costs)
• RRSP matching program (after one year)
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Fun & engaging working environment
• Free parking

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Millwright or Electrical apprentice
• Recognized trade qualification as a journeyman Millwright or Electrician considered an asset
• Experience performing maintenance & trouble shooting overhead electric cranes considered an asset
• Experience with working at heights, Lifting Gear Inspection, Wire Rope Examiner and ASME/OSHA rigging fundamentals and requirements considered an asset
• Knowledge of electricity and hydraulics, capable of troubleshooting for general maintenance
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Must safely lift 50 lbs. from floor level to waist level
• Establishes work priorities, ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicates with customers in a professional manner
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  The Hercules Group of Companies is a privately owned Canadian company, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; it is comprised of six distinct companies—Hercules SLR, Spartan Industrial Marine, Stellar Industrial Sales, Wire Rope Industries Atlantic and Atlantic Crane & Material Handling—with Hercules Machining & Millwright Services as a division of Hercules SLR. While Hercules has grown into a multitude of industrial sectors, we specialize in equipment, products, and services for securing, lifting and rigging applications
  Please note: Successful candidates must provide a driver’s abstract with driving records from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing less than 6 demerit points loss in the last 3 years and no criminal infraction on traffic laws and no responsible accidents other than the ones on file
  Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

• Performs inspections on various hoists and cranes
• Diagnoses equipment problems and estimates costs of equipment repairs, replacements, maintenance etc.
• Performs maintenance & trouble shooting on overhead electric cranes and their components and completes required repairs
• Completes reports on inspected items neatly and accurately either by Cert Tracker or inspection sheets and submits to administration for processing
• Maintains paperwork and records of used inventory for billing and certification purposes
• Picks up and delivers products to customers as required in company truck
• Assists in the development of efficient and effective work methods that are consistent with the company’s policies and procedures
• Provides input to customer quotes
• Completes cycle counts of inventory on a periodic basis, as required
• Performs general labour and/or maintenance work
• Complies with company quality and safety procedures for completing work
• Follows customer Safety and Quality rules when working at a customer’s site
• Maintains company equipment used on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Some travel, possible work evenings and weekends as required