Crane Inspector / Service Technician

Accelera; Walford (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in the United States seeks a Crane Inspector / Service Technician to perform repairs, maintenance, installations, and safety inspections on overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and related equipment. Travel to client sites is required to complete load tests and validations.

You will document service activities, ensure safety and quality standards, and support additional facility maintenance tasks as needed. A background in electromechanical systems and strong diagnostic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of experience and schooling.
• At least 1 year of relevant training or hands-on experience.
• Strong electromechanical and electrical diagnostic capabilities, specifically three-phase systems, control-voltage circuits, and VFDs.
• Ability to read manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints with ease.
• Familiarity with basic math including fractions and decimals.
• Good communication and problem-solving to follow complex instructions and exercise good judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internal software/iPad-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fix issues with overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, new installations, inspections and load tests at client sites.
• Ensure service documentation and reports are accurate and submitted promptly.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following procedures.
• Support general facility upkeep and maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal service software

iPad-based service tools

Job description

As a Crane Inspector / Service Technician, your primary objective is to execute repairs, routine maintenance, installations, and safety inspections, along with load testing for overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and diverse material-handling machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fix issues with overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and associated material-handling systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance, new installations, inspections, and load tests directly at client sites.
• Ensure all service documentation and reports are finalized with precision and submitted in a timely manner.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by adhering to all established operational procedures.
• Support general facility upkeep, which may include electrical tasks, snow clearing, lawn care, and other maintenance duties.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED, or a comparable blend of professional experience and schooling.
• Minimum of one year of relevant training or hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate advanced electromechanical and electrical diagnostic capabilities, specifically regarding three-phase systems, control-voltage circuits, and variable frequency drives.
• Interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, and blueprints with ease.
• Utilize fundamental mathematical operations involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Foster effective communication and problem-solving to ensure you can follow complex instructions and exercise good judgment.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate the capacity to master internal software and iPad-based service management tools.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain a current driver's license and the capacity for daily travel.
• Be prepared to work during evenings or weekends when the schedule demands.
• Provide your own set of essential hand tools, such as electrical tools, wrenches, and screwdrivers.

Core Competencies

• Expertise in electrical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and crane systems.
• Experience with electromechanical systems.
• Background in industrial maintenance.
• Specialization in overhead crane operations.