Overhead Crane Technician - Apprentice

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners.  Zelus is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

 

As a member of the service team as a new Zelus family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills and backgrounds. This role will perform various tasks while working out in the field.  Installations, repair service and preventative maintenance including inspections of overhead cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  
  
  
  
  
• Display a professional image and work within a team environment to accomplish goals 
• Inspect hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls and pullers
• Order parts and maintain inventory 
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation 
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  Perform crane inspections, repairs, installations and respond to breakdown calls 
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

 

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  Secondary school diploma or high school equivalent as a minimum
• 1 Year of Hands on Electrical Experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Welding experience considered an asset 
• Critical thinking skills
• Technically Inclined
• 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
  
• Eager to learn
  
• Available to work overtime as required
• Must have reliable own transportation, G License and driver’s license in good standing

WHAT WE OFFER

 

• Trade Apprenticeship (Electrical)
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan / DPSP Plan 
• Company BBQ's and Social Events 
• Family, friendly environment
• Tool/Safety Boot Allowance
• Profit Sharing
• and much more....

 

Zelus Material Handling provides accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and human resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.