Lead Crane Maintenance Technician

Liebherr USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Competitive salary

Job summary

Liebherr USA Co. in Houston, TX seeks a skilled field technician to diagnose faults on mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic cranes, perform repairs and replacements, and support electrical issues with diagnostic equipment. The role demands hands-on maintenance, precise inspection and adherence to safety standards.

Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally may be required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Liebherr USA Co. in Houston, TX seeks a skilled field technician to diagnose faults on mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic cranes, perform repairs and replacements, and support electrical issues with diagnostic equipment. The role demands hands-on maintenance, precise inspection and adherence to safety standards.

Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally may be required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a