In-House Crane & Lift Technician

PALFINGER; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

PALFINGER, a leading crane and lifting solutions provider, is hiring an In House Service Technician for our Kent, Washington location. You will join the Service team and report to the Shop Service Manager, performing repairs, maintenance, and documentation on articulating cranes, truck mounts, and related equipment.

Qualified technicians have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years mechanical experience in cranes/forklifts, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years mechanical experience or training with cranes/forklifts.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, troubleshooting diagnostics and welding.
• Basic computer skills and Windows applications; able to work independently and be resourceful.
• Must lift 75 lbs+; capable of sitting, standing, bending, squatting and reaching.
• Must speak, read, and write English.
• Supply own hand tools; Palfinger proprietary tools provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop repairs and troubleshooting of articulating cranes, truck mounted forklifts, bucket trucks, platforms, conveyors, trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance per customer schedule, Annual DOT inspections and warranty service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs during working and non-working hours.
• Able to communicate mechanical issues and needed repairs to shop manager.
• Responsible for service documentation including estimates, work orders, parts, labor, and inventory.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations; maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulics

Electrical

Diagnostics

Welding

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Hand tools

Palfinger tools

Job description

PALFINGER, a leading crane and lifting solutions provider, is hiring an In House Service Technician for our Kent, Washington location. You will join the Service team and report to the Shop Service Manager, performing repairs, maintenance, and documentation on articulating cranes, truck mounts, and related equipment.

Qualified technicians have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years mechanical experience in cranes/forklifts, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift 75 lbs.