Overhead Crane Technician

Division: 145 - SEA-SVC

Position: Overhead Crane Technician

Reports To: Branch Manager

Employee Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $25.00- $32.00 an hour

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Troubleshoot, repair and inspect overhead cranes and hoists.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs for customers.
• Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints; identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; and recommending system improvements.
• Service overhead crane systems by performing quality installations; performing OSHA/ANSI equivalent inspections; documenting and completing warranty work; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; and responding to repair calls.
• Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, and inspection checklist.
• Builds and maintains customer confidence by maintaining good response time, informing customer of problems, and completing the job in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, appearance, and organization in all areas.

Required Skills and Knowledge

· 480v motor controls, electrical troubleshooting, and installation

· Variable Frequency Drives, AC & DC brake circuits

· Work at heights

· Highly professional

· Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to work well with others.

· Ability to fabricate and weld structures (structural welding only if certified).

· Ability to perform inspections to OSHA/ANSI criteria

· Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, single or three phase and AC or DC.

· Ability to assemble and repair complex machinery.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Ability to work at heights.

· Willingness to travel.

· Safety oriented.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Quality and results driven.

· Good driving record.

· Ability to drive a service truck with a trailer.

· Ability to drive in in-climate weather including but not limited to rain, sleet, snow, high wind, and icy conditions.

· Ability to drive at night.

· Ability to use hand tools, power tools...etc.

· Ability to lay out column spacing for new installs.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime.

Equipment used to perform job:
Hand tools; power tools; lift equipment; material handling equipment; fabrication equipment, electrical meters and equipment, survey equipment; ear plugs; steel-toed shoes; gloves; safety glasses; lanyard; and body harness