Crane Hoist Technician

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a dedicated technician to assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of cranes and hoists. This role involves not only performing repairs and preventative maintenance but also ensuring the safety and quality of work performed during installations.

The ideal candidate possesses a High School Diploma, a strong work ethic, and knowledge of crane mechanical theory. The position requires flexibility as extensive travel and overtime work are necessary, often in challenging weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of hoist techniques/crane mechanical theory necessary.
• Familiarity with hand tools is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, servicing, repair, and troubleshooting of cranes and hoists.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of hoist/crane related equipment.
• Ensure safety of installation/service team.
• Perform quality erection/dismantle of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of hoist techniques/crane mechanical theory

Strong work ethic

Familiarity in using hand tools

Self-motivated and a team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of complex maintenance, servicing, repair, and troubleshooting of cranes, hoists, and related machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of all hoist/crane related equipment.
• Accountable for safety of installation/service team.
• Responsible for quality of erection/dismantle.
• Ability to adjust or replace bearings, brakes, cables, guide rails, counterweights, cable sheaves, and buffers.
• Responsible for adjusting safety controls, counter weights, and mechanism of doors.
• Performs cleaning and placement of tools as well as cleaning the provided work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of hoist techniques/crane mechanical theory.
• Self motivated and a team player.
• Familiarity in using hand tools.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to position the body to effect repairs in confined areas, 200 feet plus in the air on a crane/hoist, under crane, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs, i.e. tower sections, crane, ladder, etc.
• Overtime and weekend work is required.
• Extensive travel throughout but not limited to the southeast United States.
• Must be able to travel on short notice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach, hold, position, maneuver, and operate hand tools and replacement parts.
• Ability to identify wires, and other parts by color and other identifying information.
• Ability to use fine hand and finger movements to identify and work on parts not always visible.
• Ability to lift, carry, position, and hold parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance during repairs and with mechanical assistance, in excess of 500 pounds.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities