Heavy Lift Equipment Commissioning & Service Technician

Manitowoc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitowoc in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Heavy Lift Equipment Commissioning & Service Technician to assist distributors and customers with rigging, diagnosing, and repairing Manitowoc Crane Group products. You will support crane assembly and startup on varied job sites, and travel up to 75% domestically and abroad to assist customers where they operate.

You will partner with Product Service Managers and distributors on setup, maintenance, and ongoing technical training for new models, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2+ years of mechanical/electrical experience; or a technical degree plus 1+ year of related experience.
• Proven technical service background with ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Willingness to learn to work with 480V electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist distributors and customers in rigging, diagnosing, and repairing Manitowoc Crane Group products.
• Safely support crane assembly and startup on diverse jobsites.
• Coordinate and execute investigations into customer-reported technical problems; implement corrective processes to avoid future issues.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting beyond local distributor or customer capabilities.
• Collaborate with MCG teams on service materials, product requirements, and code compliance.
• Complete detailed service documentation, timecards, and expense reports.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Tools

Technical drawings

Job description

Heavy Lift Equipment Commissioning & Service TechnicianIs this you?Do you thrive on solving complex electrical and hydraulic challenges on heavy equipment?Are you excited by new-model commissioning, technical training, and hands-on troubleshooting?Can you travel up to 75%—domestically and abroad—to support customers where they operate?Role snapshotAssist distributors and customers in rigging, diagnosing, and repairing Manitowoc Crane Group products.Safely support crane assembly and startup on diverse jobsites.Partner with Product Service Managers and distributors on setup, maintenance, and continued technical training for new models.Coordinate and execute investigations into customer-reported technical problems; implement corrective processes to avoid future issues.Provide advanced troubleshooting beyond local distributor or customer capabilities.Collaborate with MCG teams on service materials, product requirements, availability, and code compliance.Analyze problem reports to identify trends impacting design, production, service, and maintenance; recommend improvements.Complete detailed service documentation, timecards, and expense reports.Uphold a professional image and act with integrity as the company’s representative.Where you’ll workLocation: Manitowoc, WI. You will report to the Field Service Manager and support customers and distributors across the region and worldwide.Must-havesHigh school diploma plus 2+ years of mechanical/electrical experience; or a technical degree plus 1+ year of related experience.Technical service background; computer proficiency; ability to read and interpret technical drawings; strong written and verbal communication.Willingness and ability to learn to work with 480V electrical systems.Ability to climb ladders and work in all weather conditions.Availability for frequent travel—up to 75%—including international trips.Nice-to-havesPrior crane experience.Hydraulic systems experience.Experience with heavy equipment, aircraft, or military vehicles/electronics.Health & Safety expectationsMaintain 5S and housekeeping standards.Work safely and wear required PPE.Follow job-specific and facility-wide safety rules and procedures.Engage in safety training and demonstrate competency.Report hazards, unsafe acts, and improvement ideas—or correct what you can.Grow your expertiseAdvance through formal technical training and hands-on learning alongside senior Product Service Managers, deepening your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skill set.About The Manitowoc CompanySince 1902, The Manitowoc Company has delivered high-quality, customer-focused lifting solutions. From our Milwaukee, Wisconsin headquarters, we design, build, market, distribute, and support mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes through our brands: Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment.EOE / DISABLED / VETERANTechnical proficienciesElectrical RepairHydraulic Systems & ComponentsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Electrical Schematic ReadingWhy this work mattersIf you’re ready for a challenge with tangible results, join us and help build something you can be proud of.