Hoist Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Hoist  Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a  Hoist  Technician for a company based in Columbus, MS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a long-lasting machine and maintenance facility.

Pay Rate
$25.00 to 34.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Hoist  Technician  Duties and Responsibilities
• Controlling levers, pedals, and throttles to control the start, stop and speed of hoist/winch drums. 
• Wind and unwind cables, select loads based on weight/size specifications, and ensure heavy components are placed precisely.
• Transport materials to designated locations within the facility, maintaining inventory accuracy and organization.
• Inspect and maintain fuel tanks, lubricate equipment, and apply hand and foot brakes to secure hoists.
• Closely follow safety regulations and guidelines at all times, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and securing loads properly.

Hoist  Technician  Qualifications  and Requirements  
• 1-2 years of experience in commercial construction, warehousing, or manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good hand eye coordination, and the physical ability to lift heavy objects and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and operating instructions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift and move heavy loads safely and efficiently.

Job Type  
Full-time, temporary

Benefits
• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance

• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)

• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at 

Automation Personnel Services  Tuscaloosa Branch
12 McFarland Blvd NE
Northport, AL 35476

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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