Crane Tech Standard

About the role

CF&I Steel, L.P. is seeking a Crane Technician to join their team at their plant in Pueblo, Colorado. The Crane Technician will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes and rigging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, assemble, and dismantle overhead cranes and rigging equipment
• Work with all Shops machines and equipment, mobile equipment of every kind, all structures, production equipment, systems, appropriate hand power and measuring tools, prints and drawings and necessary safety equipment
• Identify safety hazards and remove cranes or rigging from service when unsafe conditions are identified
• Perform alignment, testing and inspections in accordance with safety and regulatory standards
• Interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics
• Use proper crane hand signals and operate cranes as required
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training across crane and rigging disciplines
• Operate mobile equipment in support of maintenance activities
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations
• Work in both inside and outside environmental conditions, while exposed to elevated noise levels, vibrations, extreme cold and heat; conditions which require use of a respirator or dust mask; in close proximity to moving parts, electrical currents; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to natural gas, high heat, hot surfaces, molten metal, chemicals, oils and lubricants

Requirements

• Minimum 2,000 hours of relevant crane maintenance experience and training
• Certification in one of the following: Overhead Crane Mechanical Maintenance or Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance
• Able and willing to obtain and maintain certifications in all four areas: Crane Maintenance- Mechanical, Crane Maintenance – Electrical, Crane Inspector and Rigging Inspector
• Strong Mechanical and/or electrical experience
• Strong troubleshooting, repair and installation skills
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a mobile equipment qualification
• Physical ability to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, hear, etc. and the ability to constantly exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently exert forces up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push and pull

Benefits

The total compensation package includes competitive wages and bonus opportunities, family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost, short and long term disability programs, competitive retirement plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts, employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options, paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays, apprenticeship and career advancement within the company, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more. Shift differential is also offered.