Mid-Level Crane Inspector

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range implementation

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Crane Inspector to perform inspections, testing, and condition assessments of overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will document findings, coordinate corrective actions, and support maintenance and reliability programs. The role requires experience with overhead cranes, the ability to read mechanical drawings, knowledge of crane components, and willingness to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating industrial overhead cranes, hoists, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical crane components and lifting systems.
• Ability to identify equipment defects, wear, damage, and unsafe operating conditions.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to work at heights and access crane bridges, runways, platforms, and elevated equipment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, periodic, and special inspections of overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, jib cranes, and associated lifting equipment.
• Inspect mechanical components including wire rope, chains, hooks, sheaves, drums, brakes, couplings, wheels, gears, bearings, and structural components.
• Inspect crane bridges, trolleys, runway rails, end stops, expansion joints, and related supporting systems.
• Inspect below-the-hook lifting devices and associated rigging equipment as required.
• Perform functional and operational tests of cranes and hoists to verify proper operation of controls, brakes, limit switches, emergency stops, warning devices, and safety systems.
• Perform or support required load testing and return-to-service inspections following repairs, modifications, or installation.
• Identify worn, damaged, defective, or non-compliant equipment and remove or recommend equipment for removal from service when appropriate.
• Document inspection findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, and equipment status in applicable maintenance or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Review equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, specifications, technical documents, and inspection criteria.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Environment Health & Safety, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to resolve crane-related deficiencies.
• Verify completed repairs and corrective actions prior to returning equipment to service.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities and provide recommendations to improve crane reliability and equipment life.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with company requirements and applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Ensure crane and lifting equipment complies with applicable OSHA requirements, ASME B30 standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or equipment requiring corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to crane safety, reliability, inspection processes, and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Crane inspection

Read technical docs

Crane components knowledge

Defect identification

Documentation

Height access

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

The Crane Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, operational testing, and condition assessments of overhead cranes, hoists, lifting devices, and associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation. The position identifies equipment deficiencies, documents inspection results, coordinates corrective actions, and supports the site’s crane safety, maintenance, and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, periodic, and special inspections of overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, jib cranes, and associated lifting equipment.
• Inspect mechanical components including wire rope, chains, hooks, sheaves, drums, brakes, couplings, wheels, gears, bearings, and structural components.
• Inspect crane bridges, trolleys, runway rails, end stops, expansion joints, and related supporting systems.
• Inspect below-the-hook lifting devices and associated rigging equipment as required.
• Perform functional and operational tests of cranes and hoists to verify proper operation of controls, brakes, limit switches, emergency stops, warning devices, and safety systems.
• Perform or support required load testing and return-to-service inspections following repairs, modifications, or installation.
• Identify worn, damaged, defective, or non-compliant equipment and remove or recommend equipment for removal from service when appropriate.
• Document inspection findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, and equipment status in applicable maintenance or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Review equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, specifications, technical documents, and inspection criteria.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Environment Health & Safety, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to resolve crane-related deficiencies.
• Verify completed repairs and corrective actions prior to returning equipment to service.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities and provide recommendations to improve crane reliability and equipment life.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with company requirements and applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Ensure crane and lifting equipment complies with applicable OSHA requirements, ASME B30 standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or equipment requiring corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to crane safety, reliability, inspection processes, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating industrial overhead cranes, hoists, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical crane components and lifting systems.
• Ability to identify equipment defects, wear, damage, and unsafe operating conditions.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to work at heights and access crane bridges, runways, platforms, and elevated equipment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience performing inspections of overhead bridge cranes and hoists in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA crane requirements and ASME B30 standards.
• Experience performing or witnessing crane load tests.
• Experience with preventive maintenance or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or similar environment.
• Crane inspection, maintenance, rigging, or related industry certification.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 3): $48,750 - $74,750

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.