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

THE ROLE

As an Overhead Crane Technician, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Ottawa 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 Ottawa, but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 2 years' of experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay of $35-$47/hour
• Day shift Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
• Permanent position based out of Ottawa
• Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work which is on a rotation basis
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
• Great benefits- RRSP matching, medical, and dental
• Tool and safety boot allowance
• Company events, great culture, and working conditions

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 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:

• 2-3 years of experience as an overhead crane technician is nice to have
• If certified millwright or electrician, no crane experience needed
• 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

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