Industrial Technician - Columbia, SC

Konecranes; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking an Industrial Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair electric overhead cranes and hoists at customer locations. The role includes on-call rotations, on-site troubleshooting, safety audits, and reporting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, electrical/mechanical training, and the ability to travel. Experience in electrical troubleshooting or mechanical repair is preferred, with a valid driver's license and willingness to work off the ground and overtime as

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.
• Experience: Minimum one year experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.
• Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license. Willing to travel and work on-site.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs on rare basis and frequent climbing and lifting activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations.
• Provide on-call service as part of a rotation, including after-hours support.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.
• Perform post-repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for material handling improvement.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

On-call support

Driving/Travel

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Industrial Electric or Mechanical Technology

Job description

Job Title

Industrial Technician

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations.


• Provide on-call service as part of a rotation, including after-hours support.


• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.


• Perform post-repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.


• Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.


• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for material handling improvement.


• Produce electronic documentation using company tools, obtaining customer signatures.


• Stay updated on industry codes and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI).


• Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.


• Communicate with the Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator following established practices.


• Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order.


• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.


• Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.


• Participate in monthly safety meetings.


• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required. Associate degree in Industrial Electric and/or Mechanical Technology or related field preferred or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.


• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair. Some electronic experience but not necessary. Prior experience with cranes is a benefit, but not required.


• Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work off the ground. Can work varied overtime, as needed by customer; be available for "on call" as part of the service office rotation; and be able to travel and work out of town, on occasion.


• Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift to 25 lbs.; lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis; lift to 75 lbs. although not on a daily basis; lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis. This position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, and overhead reaching; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling. This position will be inside approximately 90% of the time and outside approximately 10% of the time; frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights.

Additional Information

• Salary: $22 - $48 an hour; Pay is determined based on skills, geographic location, internal equity, market/data analysis, number of years of prior relevant experience, degrees and/or certifications, technical assessment score, etc.


• Company Vehicle: Our Service Technicians get a work truck and a gas card to be used for business purposes. Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.


• Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!


• Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year and depending on start date). 5-12 years of service: 3 weeks; 13+ years of service: 4 weeks.


• Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service.


• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.