Crane Inspector: Ensure Safe & Reliable Lifts

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Crane Inspector to perform inspections, testing, and condition assessments of overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment to ensure safe, compliant operation.

You will document findings and support maintenance and reliability programs. Responsibilities include visual and functional inspections, load testing when needed, and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams to resolve deficiencies and improve crane reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating industrial overhead cranes, hoists, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical crane components and lifting systems.
• Ability to identify equipment defects, wear, damage, and unsafe operating conditions.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to work at heights and access crane bridges, runways, platforms, and elevated equipment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, jib cranes, and related equipment for safe operation.
• Perform functional and operational tests of cranes and hoists.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and vendors to resolve deficiencies.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability programs.

Skills

Crane inspections

Read drawings

Identify defects

Document findings

Work at heights

Hand tools

CMMS familiarity

Safety compliance

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Crane Inspector to perform inspections, testing, and condition assessments of overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment to ensure safe, compliant operation.

You will document findings and support maintenance and reliability programs. Responsibilities include visual and functional inspections, load testing when needed, and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams to resolve deficiencies and improve crane reliability.