Field Service Technician - Mobile & Crawler Cranes - East Coast

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by following established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED and at least one year of experience with heavy equipment or machinery, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license.
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends or on call duty.

Qualifications

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 100% of the time.

Skills

• Electrical theory and related knowledge.
• Mechanical theory and related knowledge.

Benefits

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact

Jose Matrille
zay.matrille@liebherr.com

About the Role

The Field Service Technician - Mobile & Crawler Cranes position involves diagnosing, adjusting, repairing or overhauling mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment such as all terrain mobile cranes and crawler cranes. The role also requires applying electrical and mechanical theory and knowledge to test and modify operational machinery and equipment, as well as operating and inspecting machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. The technician must also oversee the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods, promote a safe work environment by following established safety procedures, and handle and dispose of hazardous wastes.

Company Information

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a California resident, please visit Liebherr USA, Co. Privacy Statement for more information regarding how Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates collect and process your personal information.

In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.

Location: Liebherr USA Co.
4800 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)