Crane & Hoist Parts Estimator (Technical Support)

Harrington Hoists, Inc.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Hoists, Inc. in Manheim, PA is seeking a Crane and Components Estimator to provide professional service for inquiries related to cranes and crane components. You will give technical assistance and training to improve the Customer Service Department.

The role emphasizes handling orders, quotations, returns, and coordination with production teams, with a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• College degree, two-year technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Prior Customer Service experience - two years preferred.
• Overhead Crane and Hoist Experience - two years preferred.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong computer skills such as CAD, Excel, and Word

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls to the department related to cranes, crane components or crane parts, jibs, and gantries, below the hook devices and technical hoist applications. Take requests and respond to questions through verbal or written communications.
• Handle crane related orders received by phone, fax, email, or mail. Enter orders in system per established procedures. Contact customers and or salesmen as needed to obtain information to complete orders.
• Provide follow-up as required on each order. Complete crane order and above-mentioned related order changes or cancellations as requested. Investigate and report on ship date, carrier, tracking numbers, etc.
• Coordinate special shipping requests with the Production Meeting Group. Provide paperwork for review at daily meetings and update orders as needed to reflect new information.
• Initiate purchase requisitions to the Materials Department from all non-stock items placed on order.
• Review and follow-up on outstanding crane approval drawings when appropriate.
• Handle quotations for cranes, crane components or crane parts, jibs, and gantries, below the hook devices and technical hoist applications received by phone, fax, email or mail.
• Review requests for returns or adjustments. Pull associated department files and issue RMA form with full explanation on return.
• Serve as the technical "go-to" person in the department. Be the pre-Engineering contact for Customer Service Department personnel.
• Review all Blue Forms initiated and handle those within the scope of the position. Forward the remaining Blue Forms to the Engineering Department for response.
• Handle order changes from the Shop and Production Meeting or redirect to appropriate Customer Service Representative(s).
• Provide back-up for the Customer Service Representative positions when the workload requires it. Assist with phone calls, faxes, e-mails etc.
• Complete literature requisitions when requests received via phone or fax.
• Upgrade product and procedure knowledge on a continuing basis to properly perform job duties. Complete all training sessions assigned and review and learn new information distributed.
• Complete special projects assigned by Customer Service Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills sufficient to perform as an active team member.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical aptitude

Crane/Hoist knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Training ability

Education

College degree or technical degree

Tools

CAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Harrington Hoists, Inc. in Manheim, PA is seeking a Crane and Components Estimator to provide professional service for inquiries related to cranes and crane components. You will give technical assistance and training to improve the Customer Service Department.

The role emphasizes handling orders, quotations, returns, and coordination with production teams, with a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction. Occasional travel may be required.