Crane Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Coincide with the development and execution of a preventive maintenance program for the lifting fleet that aligns with the plant's needs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on lifting equipment such as OSHA/ANSI inspections, brake adjustments, lubrication, wire rope replacements, gearcase maintenance, motor control, PLC, and VFD fixing and replacements, wheel replacements, welding, and fabrication.
• Coordinate with plant personnel and others as needed to organize the shop and facility supplies for ease of accessibility.
• Create material lists for assigned projects.
• Complete shift reports, inspection documentation, work orders, and mobile equipment inspections.
• Review reports, inspections, and work history, then collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Illustrate a safe lifting culture by reporting unsafe conditions immediately and supporting corrective actions with a hands-on approach.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial plant infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Overhead Cranes, Jibs, Monorails, and Below-the-hook Lifting Devices.
• OSHA/ANSI inspections certification and 2,000 hours of confirmed experience maintaining overhead cranes.
• Overhead crane operator certification.
• Understanding of governing codes and standards such as OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and NEC.
• Familiarity with motor controls up to 480VAC and 250VDC.
• PLC and VFD experience.
• Mechanical knowledge such as gearcases, sheaves, wheel bearings, drivetrains, and wire ropes.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to operate aerial and forklifts and work from heights up to 50'.