Crane Technician

Hercules SLR•Sudbury, ON

43d•$45 - $55

About The Position

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. The Hercules Group of Companies is a national leader in industrial lifting, rigging, material handling, and safety solutions, proudly supporting critical industries across Canada. With multiple business units and branch locations coast to coast, we deliver high-quality products, certified inspections, specialized training, and reliable field services to keep our customers safe and productive. Our teams work collaboratively, innovate constantly, and share a commitment to exceptional service. At Hercules, we invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth. As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Millwright or Electrical apprentice
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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