Crane Technician

Next Level Consulting Solutions; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Local work

Casual with transition to permanent

Job summary

Next Level Consulting Solutions in Mackay, QLD seeks an experienced Mechanical Crane Technician to service overhead cranes and lifting equipment across industrial sites. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and carry out repairs, installations and overhauls.

The role offers both workshop and field-based work and a clear path from casual to permanent employment after probation. The ideal candidate is a qualified mechanical tradesperson with crane experience preferred, and

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical tradesperson with strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• Crane experience preferred.
• Open to related backgrounds: mechanical fitting, heavy vehicle, diesel fitting, mining equipment, fixed plant, industrial machinery, hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Complete crane and hoist installations, upgrades and overhauls.
• Work with gearboxes, brakes, bearings, drives and other mechanical components.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Work both independently and as part of a small team.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical aptitude

Crane knowledge

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical)

Job description

Next Level Consulting Solutions – Mackay QLD

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Crane Technician to join a well-established specialist business providing crane, hoist and lifting equipment services throughout Mackay and the surrounding region. This is a varied role covering preventative maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, servicing, installations and equipment overhauls across a range of industrial and commercial sites.

The Role

• Service and maintain overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Complete crane and hoist installations, upgrades and overhauls.
• Work with gearboxes, brakes, bearings, drives and other mechanical components.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Work both independently and as part of a small team.

About You

We are looking for a qualified mechanical tradesperson with strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills. Crane experience is preferred, however we will consider applicants from related backgrounds including:

• Mechanical fitting
• Heavy vehicle
• Diesel fitting
• Mining equipment
• Fixed plant
• Industrial machinery
• Hydraulics

Crane, rigging, dogging, EWP or working-at-heights experience is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Ongoing casual position with the intention of transitioning to permanent employment following successful completion of the probation period.
• Variety of workshop and field-based work.
• Opportunity to develop specialist crane and lifting equipment skills.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Local work with an established and growing business.

If you're a qualified mechanic or fitter looking for a varied role and the opportunity to develop your skills in the crane industry, we'd like to hear from you.