Rigger Technician

Build your career with a Canadian company that builds careers in Canada.

Hercules Group of Companies  is Canadian owned and operated, with teams and operations across the country. We support some of Canada's most important industries through lifting and rigging, crane services, industrial supply, inspection, NDT, machining, fabrication, training and other specialized services.

We're looking for a full-time  Rigger Technician  to join our  Continental Chain & Rigging   Branch  in  Red Deer Alberta .

If you're mechanically inclined, dependable and ready to learn a skilled trade, we'll provide the training and support to help you build your expertise. And because  Hercules  is more than one branch or one line of business, this can be more than your next job. It can be the start of a long-term career with opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and explore opportunities across our branches and divisions as you grow.

Why build your career with HGC?

Canadian owned. National opportunities:
We're proudly Canadian owned and operated, with teams serving customers and industries across Canada.

A diverse group of businesses:
Our operations span lifting and rigging, crane services, inspections, industrial supply, NDT, machining, fabrication, training and more — creating exposure to different skills, industries and career paths.

We invest in our people:
We provide ongoing training and development beyond your initial onboarding so you can continue building your technical knowledge and capabilities.

Room to grow:
We believe in developing our people and promoting from within wherever possible. As Hercules grows, employees can pursue opportunities within their branch, another location, or across our broader group of companies.

Work that matters:
Our teams help keep Canadian industry operating safely and productively. The work you do here has a purpose.

What You'll Do

Measure and build wire rope and chain slings to exact customer specifications while meeting quality and manufacturing standards

Install winch cable onto bed trucks with precision and care

Read and interpret drawings, measurements and fabrication instructions — full training is provided

Operate hydraulic presses and accurately use measuring equipment as part of your daily work

Work confidently with tools and equipment including grinders, cut-off saws, cutting torches and spoolers

Properly tag outgoing products and shipments to ensure accurate customer fulfillment

Monitor wire rope inventory, communicate when materials are running low, receive incoming supplies and document material usage

Support other areas of the shop when needed and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused workplace

What You'll Bring

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy shop environment

Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment and hands-on fabrication tasks

Dependability and punctuality

Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset

Basic math skills and the ability to accurately read a tape measure

Good organizational skills

A valid Class 5 driver's licence

Legal entitlement to work in Canada; immigration or Permanent Residency sponsorship is not available for this position

Experience is an asset, but potential matters too. Previous rigging, fabrication, oil and gas, crane, mechanical, manufacturing or warehouse experience is an asset, but previous rigging experience is not required.

If you have the mechanical aptitude, work ethic and willingness to learn, we'll teach you the technical skills required to succeed.

First Aid and forklift certifications are also assets but are not required at the time of hire.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Registered Pension…