Crane Technician - Calgary, Canada - WF Steel & Crane

WF Steel & Crane

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Calgary, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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_About WF Steel & Crane Ltd -_

We are a leading fabricator of structural steel and overhead cranes located south of Edmonton in the Nisku Industrial Park, Alberta.

With a proven history that spans over 30 years, we are renowned for our safety, quality, service, and innovative approaches and we are proud to be a privately owned and operated Canadian company.

_The Position -_
An opportunity currently exists for a Crane Technician for our Calgary location. We are offering a competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and benefits. The position is based in Calgary, but travel WILL be required around Alberta.

You will be involved in the manufacture, installation, modification and fault finding of electrical control systems on a variety of overhead cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment.

While the position is largely an electrical role, a good understanding of mechanical engineering is an essential requirement, and once onsite you will need to call upon your skill base to solve problems autonomously.

A proven track record in a similar role.
Able to read schematic diagrams and blue prints
Competent electrical knowledge.
Experience with lifting equipment, their control systems and types.
Practical knowledge of inverters and electrical controls.
A good natural communicator.
Able to use basic computer/tablet programs.
A diligent worker who can operate within a team or autonomously as required.
A good problem solver.
A keenness to continue training on new equipment and legislation.
A flexible approach to working out of hours, site work, and overnight stays etc.
Comfortable working at heights.
The ability to work in a safety sensitive role at all times.
Pass a prescreen drug & alcohol test.

You will join our company with highly developed communication skills in English, both in written and verbal situations.

In addition to the above, a vital part of the role will be tending to our regular service customers who rely on us for breakdown assistance, and service and/or repairs of their existing cranes.

By joining WF Steel & Crane, you will join an employer who has a true interest in your career development.

You'll be encouraged to grow with the company, and your successes will be celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$38.00-$47.00 per hour

Benefits: