Crane & Hoist Technician — Maintenance, Diagnostics & Safety

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC; Brownsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Fabrication LLC seeks a Crane Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair crane systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation of equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes, electrical and PLC systems, and other components; test equipment; read manuals and blueprints; and coordinate schedules to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have 5+ years crane/hoist experience, relevant training and certification, strong troubleshooting skills,

Qualifications

• Crane/hoist maintenance certification required.
• 5+ years crane/hoist experience in industrial environments.
• Experience installing and maintaining cranes of all types.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes, electrical systems, PLC systems, and other equipment components.
• Repair, replace, and inspect worn parts.
• Adjust, maintain, repair, or replace subassemblies (e.g., hoist, brakes, control systems).
• Rework overhead cranes to ensure optimal operating conditions and efficiency.
• Diagnose faults and malfunctions using diagnostic tools and calibration devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to determine repairs.
• Inspect cranes and equipment to identify defects and performance issues.
• Test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Read and interpret operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Work with project supervision to assess equipment needs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Crane systems

Preventive maintenance

Inspections & testing

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Documentation

Teamwork

Prioritization

Equipment operation

Education

Crane/hoist experience

Job description

Heartland Fabrication LLC seeks a Crane Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair crane systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation of equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes, electrical and PLC systems, and other components; test equipment; read manuals and blueprints; and coordinate schedules to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have 5+ years crane/hoist experience, relevant training and certification, strong troubleshooting skills,