employee training

investing in you

At Hoist & Crane, employee development is more than skill-building. It’s how we 
protect people, ensure reliability, and strengthen the industry.

From entry-level apprentices to master-level subject matter experts, our skills trainings prepare employees to perform with confidence, competence, and safety in every situation.

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our training programs

For 40 years, our employees have kept learning at every stage, whether through annual leadership courses or career development. It’s an investment not just in skills, but in people—their professional development, their knowledge, and their future.

We operate the industry’s only dedicated trade school for overhead crane technicians.

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fast track
basic

For Level 1 to Level 4 Techs to receive intensive training in inspections, electrical maintenance, and crane fundamentals.

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fast track advanced

For those Level 5+ Techs to step into leadership by focusing on troubleshooting and advanced technical disciplines.

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master tech program

The most experienced techs serve as mentors, site supervisors, and subject matter experts.

our commitment to
CONTINUOUS learning

Our structured growth pathways and continuous learning opportunities are led by training techs with more than 60 years of combined experience. We offer: 

  • 20+ courses offered year-round across cranes, elevators, docks, and doors
  • Small class sizes
  • 10,000 sq. ft. training facility featuring:
  • 60-ton double girder bridge crane
  • Elevator and overhead door labs
  • Training areas for hydraulics, pneumatics, eddy currents, AC/DC controls, static stepless, electrical, and variable frequency drives

invest in your bottom line with overhead crane operator training

Lead your company into a safer, smarter era of crane operation with our Overhead Crane Operator Training. We know mismanaged crane operations can result in costly repairs, lost revenue from downtime, and reduced productivity.

Our program equips operators with the skills and knowledge they need to run overhead cranes safely, efficiently, and in compliance with ANSI B-30.2.

The two-day course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training customized to your equipment, ensuring operators are prepared for the exact machines they use every day.

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Participants gain expertise in safety protocols, daily inspections, proper rigging techniques, and avoiding operational errors. The program improves safety, reduces operator-induced downtime, and extends the lifespan of your cranes. 

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Each participant receives a certificate of completion, providing proof of competency and reinforcing your organization’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.

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