Crane Tech Standard

Orion Steel Group; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus opportunities

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Orion Steel Group is seeking a skilled Crane Technician for our Pueblo, Colorado plant. You will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes and rigging equipment to ensure safe operations and reliability.

The role reports to maintenance leadership and requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, signaling, and adhering to safety standards while maintaining certifications and supporting facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours of crane maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, assemble, and dismantle overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical crane components and associated hoisting equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics.
• Use proper crane hand signals and operate cranes as required.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training across crane and rigging disciplines.
• Identify safety hazards and remove cranes or rigging from service when unsafe conditions are identified.

Skills

Crane maintenance

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Overhead Crane Mechanical Maintenance

Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance

Tools

Calipers

Torque wrench

Multimeter

Job description

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

We are seeking a Crane Technician to join our team at our plant located in Pueblo, Colorado. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes and rigging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operators. The Crane Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager, Crane Manager, Crane Maintenance Foreman, General Foreman Shops, Foreman Shops, Mill Maintenance Foreman and Mill Electrical Foreman.

• Inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, assemble, and dismantle overhead cranes and rigging equipment
• Work with all Shops machines and equipment, mobile equipment of every kind, all structures, production equipment, systems, appropriate hand power and measuring tools, prints and drawings and necessary safety equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical crane components and associated hoisting equipment
• Identify safety hazards and remove cranes or rigging from service when unsafe conditions are identified
• Perform alignment, testing and inspections in accordance with safety and regulatory standards
• Interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics
• Use proper crane hand signals and operate cranes as required
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training across crane and rigging disciplines
• Operate mobile equipment in support of maintenance activities
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations
• Work in both inside and outside environmental condition, while exposed to elevated noise levels, vibrations, extreme cold and heart; conditions which require use of a respirator or dust mask; in close proximity to moving parts, electrical currents; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to natural gas, high heat, hot surfaces, molten metal, chemicals, oils and lubricants

Requirements

• Minimum 2,000 hours of relevant crane maintenance experience and training
• Certification in one of the following: Overhead Crane Mechanical Maintenance or Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in all four areas: Crane Maintenance- Mechanical, Crane Maintenance – Electrical, Crane Inspector and Rigging Inspector
• Strong Mechanical and/or electrical experience
• Strong troubleshooting, repair and installation skills
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and a mobile equipment qualification
• Physical ability to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, hear, etc. and the ability to constantly exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently exert forces up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push and pull

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Compensation

• $38.25-$45.00 per hour
• Shift differential

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!