Crane Technician

Illinois Crane Inc; Forest Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

OT on Sundays

401k match

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Illinois Crane Inc in Minnesota is hiring a Crane Technician to install, inspect, maintain and repair hoist and crane equipment. The role requires working with overhead cranes, hoists, and electrical systems, with daily local travel to customer sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of crane/troubleshooting experience, is able to work at height, and can operate independently in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. OSHA-compliant inspections and safety come first.

Qualifications

• 5+ years troubleshooting cranes and hoist equipment.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors, and circuits.
• Overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to work at height in extreme temperatures and noisy locations.
• Local travel to customers daily.
• Physically demanding; lift 50–100 lbs.
• Able to work independently and professionally with customers.
• Strong communication with customers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA criteria for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists with quality installations.
• Perform OSHA-equivalent inspections and warranty work.
• Preventive maintenance and emergency service.
• Interface with customers to repair equipment.
• Document service actions and inspections.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and company vehicle.

Skills

Troubleshooting cranes

Hoist equipment experience

Electrical knowledge

Local travel

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrician

Tools

VFDs

Electrical meter

Job description

24/7 emergency service always available to our customers.

A rewarding career serving the manufacturing industry awaits you at Illinois Crane! As an employee at Illinois Crane Incorporated, you will enjoy being part of a dedicated team of professionals– a group of experts providing plant automation and material handling solutions on a daily basis to some of the largest manufacturers in the Midwest!Illinois Crane is always looking for people experienced in the plant automation/material handling field who are eager to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The company seeks people with exceptional skills… people with the drive and desire to provide superior service to their customers …people that always strive for the highest level of professionalism …people who want to SUCCEED!

Lift Solutions Holdings provides end-to-end industrial lifting solutions. We offer OSHA compliance inspections, crane equipment, aftermarket services and parts for overhead cranes and other lifting equipment. Lift Solutions is committed to driving progress and efficiency. Our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction ensures that every industry benefits from our expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and unwavering commitment to sustainability and safety. We are hiring a Crane Technician to join the team in Minneapolis/Forest Lake, MN. The Crane Technician will provide quality installation, inspections, maintenance and repair service for hoist and crane equipment. A Crane Technician will also uphold the highest level of professional integrity and ethics as required to instill customer confidence and continued success in service.

What Sets Lift Solutions Apart

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits


• Paid Holidays


• Double Time on Sundays


• Paid from Port to Port


• 401k Profit Sharing/Match


• Employee Referral bonus


• Relocation Assistance Available, if applicable


• Fuel Card and Company Vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists by performing quality installations.


• Perform OSHA equivalent inspections; documenting and completing warranty work; troubleshooting breakdowns.


• Perform preventive maintenance; and respond to emergency service/breakdown calls.


• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.


• Perform electrical and /or mechanical adjustments or repairs with or without engineered drawings.


• Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints; identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; and recommending system improvements.


• Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, and inspection checklist.


• Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, appearance, and organization in all areas.


• Develop a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes for overhead cranes and hoists.


• Responsible for company equipment including, company vehicle(s), tools, etc.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ troubleshooting cranes and hoist equipment is required.


• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors, and circuits.


• Previous overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.


• Local travel to customers on a daily basis required.


• Associate’s degree with concentration in Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Technology, preferred.


• Ability to work at height, in extreme temperature and noisy locations. This is a physically demanding job involving standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift 50-100lbs.


• Perform inspections to OSHA criteria.


• Ability to work independently.


• Capable of dealing directly with the customer and representing self and company in a professional manner.


• Communication skills both internally and externally, informing both the company and the customer the status of the job.


• Quality and results driven while maintaining a safety mindset.


• Required to use own hand tools and meter.


• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.