Hydraulic Crane & Lift Systems Shop Technician

Palfinger North America; Kent (WA); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D; &

PTO and holidays

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Palfinger North America in Kent, WA is seeking a Shop Technician to repair and service hydraulic cranes and heavy equipment. You’ll diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document work for warranty and parts usage.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of mechanical experience, crane/forklift familiarity, and strong troubleshooting skills. Must be able to lift 75+ lbs and work in varied conditions.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• About 3 years of mechanical experience or training, ideally with articulating cranes and forklifts.
• Depth in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems; diagnostics and welding capability.
• Basic computer literacy, Windows applications; self-starter who works independently.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, reach and lift 75+ lbs.

Aufgaben

• Repair and troubleshoot articulating cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, buckets, platforms, conveyors, trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and annual inspections; document warranty work.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled diagnostics and repairs after hours as needed.
• Communicate issues clearly to Shop Service Manager and document work including labor and parts.
• Follow safety regulations; keep the work area clean and organized.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Welding capability

Communication

English fluency

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Hydraulic Crane & Lift Systems Shop TechnicianFor more than nine decades, PALFINGER has engineered inventive lifting solutions across the globe. We turn real-world challenges into integrated products and services—and we do it by investing in people who are curious, collaborative, and relentless about getting better. Join us in Kent, WA, where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond together.A day in the shopReporting to the Shop Service Manager, you’ll be the hands-on expert customers count on. Your day may start with a preventive maintenance service and Annual DOT inspection on a truck-mounted forklift, shift to diagnosing an electrical fault on an articulating crane, and wrap with documenting parts and labor for a completed warranty repair. When an urgent request comes in, you’re ready to troubleshoot and repair during standard or after-hours to get critical equipment safely back to work.What you’ll take onRepair and troubleshoot articulating cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, bucket trucks, platforms, conveyors, trucks, and trailers.Perform preventive maintenance aligned to customer schedules, complete Annual DOT inspections, and execute warranty service.Provide emergency/unscheduled diagnostics and repairs during working and non-working hours.Clearly communicate mechanical issues and recommended repairs to the Shop Service Manager.Create thorough service documentation—estimates, work order authorizations, parts ordering/recording, labor capture, and inventory updates—on time.Follow all state and federal safety regulations; keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.What you bringHigh School diploma or GED; approximately 3 years of mechanical experience or training, ideally with articulating cranes and forklifts.Depth in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; strong troubleshooting/diagnostics and welding capability.Basic computer literacy, including Windows applications; self-starter who works independently and resourcefully.Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, crouch, reach, and lift 75+ lbs for extended periods.Comfort working in inside/outside conditions around noise, vibration, oils, and typical shop hazards.Fluent in spoken and written English.Bring your own hand tools; PALFINGER provides proprietary tools.Compensation and benefitsHourly pay: $32–$40 DOE.401(k) with Company match.Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment; short- and long-term disability (state-dependent); wellness program.PTO and paid Company holidays.Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.Your core proficienciesCustomer service and clear communicationConstruction equipment maintenance; heavy equipment repairAdvanced troubleshooting skillsVehicle electronics and computer controlsPreventive maintenance and inspectionElectrical/electronic systems; electrical schematic readingLift truck repair and maintenanceDiesel and heavy equipment systemsHydraulic systems and componentsElectrical systems and diagnostics (heavy equipment)Crane and lifting equipment systemsAerial and utility equipment systemsGeneral equipment repair and maintenanceGood to knowWe are located in Kent, WA. PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.This description outlines the typical scope of the role; it is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Duties may evolve and additional responsibilities may be assigned.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled