Industrial Technician - South Boston, VA

Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Identity theft protection

Travel insurance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Konecranes Nuclear Equip and Services LLC in Virginia seeks an Industrial Technician to become an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician. You will troubleshoot 480 3-phase motors, address crane issues, and collaborate with clients and facility directors to meet service needs across the United States.

The role requires electrical and mechanical expertise, willingness to work at heights, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology preferred or equivalent training.
• Experience: 1 year electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair; crane experience a plus but not required.
• Other: Valid driver's license; willing to work off the ground; able to travel and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer sites.
• 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 safety audits to ensure features function properly.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions with customer signatures.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety improvements for material handling.
• Produce electronic service reports with required documentation and signatures.
• Stay updated on OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and HMI codes and regulations.
• Communicate with Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator per procedures.
• Maintain company equipment, vehicles, and assets in working order.
• Operate tools and vehicles safely; report deficiencies to supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Crane experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Industrial Tech

Job description

South Boston, Virginia, United States

Employment Type: Permanent Term

Full-time/part-time position: Full-time

Workplace: Field Service

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

JOB POSITION: Industrial Technician

Are you interested in becoming an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician? Join Konecranes, one of the world’s largest material handling companies. We're seeking skilled individuals with electrical and mechanical expertise, comfortable working at extreme heights. Our service technicians, the heart of our industry, thrive in a safety-first environment. You'll troubleshoot 480 3-phase motors, address crane issues, and collaborate with clients and facility directors to meet service needs across the United States.

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 Electrical 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.

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

Additional Information

What we offer

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 depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

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 moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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