Crane Technician II

Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc.; Iron Mountain (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Paid holidays

401K

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc. is hiring a Crane Technician to join the team in Iron Mountain, MI. The role involves installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing hoist and crane equipment, ensuring safety and reliability in service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of crane experience, knowledge of 3-phase motors, VFDs, and electrical systems, and the ability to work at height in demanding environments. A valid driver’s license is required and OJT training is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ crane and hoist equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors and circuits.
• Overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrician/Electro-Mechanical Technology preferred.
• Must be able to work at height, in extreme temperatures and noisy locations; physically demanding (lift 50–100 lbs).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; good customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists with quality installations.
• Perform OSHA-equivalent inspections and warranty work; troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Provide preventive maintenance and respond to emergency service requests.
• Interface with customers and office to repair equipment as needed.
• Make electrical and/or mechanical adjustments or repairs with or without drawings.
• Maintain professional appearance, timeliness and organization.
• Develop knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes for cranes and hoists.
• Manage company equipment including vehicles and tools.

Skills

Crane troubleshooting

3-phase motors

VFDs

Electrical circuits

Independent worker

Customer interaction

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrician

Tools

Hand tools

Meter/Testing equipment

Job description

Welcome to the Career Center at Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc. To give you some information about our values, our culture and our career opportunities browse through our site and find out what we are all about. We provide superior services and products by hiring the best people. Our continued rapid growth demands that we add more employees to keep expanding. If you can help us deliver quality services and products, we offer tremendous career opportunities for employees. You will join a hard-working group of people who are totally committed to giving our customers great service.

Current Job OpeningsCapco Crane is a leading manufacturer of overhead bridge cranes for a long and growing list of businesses across New England. We are actively seeking candidates capable of the precision, expertise, and professionalism that Capco Crane has built its reputation on. A career at Capco Crane & Hoist includes great health and dental plans, paid holidays and vacations, a 401K, and yearly performance based bonuses. If you are applying for a welding or electrician position, you must have the appropriate certification and/or licensure Capco Crane & Hoist is currently hiring for the following positions:

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 Iron Mountain, MI. 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.

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.
• 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.