Crane Technician II

Contrx Industries, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Solutions Holdings in Peoria, IL seeks a Crane Technician to install, inspect, maintain, and repair hoist and crane equipment. The role requires working at height, handling heavy lifts, and interfacing with customers to ensure service excellence.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with crane codes and safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years troubleshooting cranes and hoist equipment.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors, and circuits.
• Overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.
• Ability to work at height in extreme temperatures and noisy locations.
• Physically demanding: lift 50-100 lbs.
• OSHA criteria inspections.
• Able to work independently and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists through quality installations.
• Perform OSHA-equivalent inspections and warranty work; troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Do preventive maintenance and respond to emergency service calls.
• Interface with customers to repair equipment as needed.
• Make electrical/mechanical adjustments with or without drawings.
• Maintain rapport with customers and suggest improvements.
• Document service and installation actions and inspection checklists.
• Learn Federal/state/local codes for cranes and hoists.
• Care for company equipment and tools.

Skills

Crane troubleshooting

Electrical systems

IndustrialElectrician

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Electrician/Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

3-phase motors

VFDs

Contactors

Circuits

Hand tools

Meter

Job description

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 Peoria, IL. 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.