Overhead Crane Technician

ZipRecruiter; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established industry player as an Overhead Crane Technician! In this vital role, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining overhead crane systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will be crucial in providing exceptional service to customers, enhancing their confidence in our solutions. This position offers the chance to work independently and engage with a variety of equipment, all while contributing to the smooth operation of critical infrastructure. If you're safety-oriented and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and perform inspections.
• Experience in welding and fabricating structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and inspect overhead cranes and hoists.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document service actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Welding and fabrication

Performing inspections to OSHA/ANSI criteria

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Safety orientation

Quality and results driven

Good driving record

Ability to work at heights

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lift equipment

Material handling equipment

Electrical meters and equipment

Fabrication equipment

Safety gear (ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses)

Job description

Division: 108 - BTR-SVC

Position: Overhead Crane Technician

Reports To: Branch Manager

Employee Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $20.00-25.00 an hour

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Troubleshoot, repair and inspect overhead cranes and hoists.
2. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
3. Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.
4. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs for customers.
5. Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints; identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; and recommending system improvements.
6. Service overhead crane systems by performing quality installations; performing OSHA/ANSI equivalent inspections; documenting and completing warranty work; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; and responding to repair calls.
7. Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, and inspection checklist.
8. Build and maintain customer confidence by maintaining good response time, informing customer of problems, and completing the job in a timely manner.
9. Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, appearance, and organization in all areas.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

1. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
2. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to fabricate and weld structures.
4. Ability to perform inspections to OSHA/ANSI criteria.
5. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
6. Ability to assemble and repair complex machinery.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Ability to work at heights.
9. Willingness to travel.
10. Safety oriented.
11. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Quality and results driven.
13. Good driving record.

Equipment used to perform job:

Hand tools; power tools; lift equipment; material handling equipment; fabrication equipment, electrical meters and equipment, survey equipment; ear plugs; steel-toed shoes; gloves; safety glasses; lanyard; and body harness.

Company Description: Ace Industries, Inc., founded in 1932, is one of the largest and most diversified overhead crane and hoist distribution, manufacturing, and service companies in the United States. Ace has fully stocked warehouses, service centers, and sales offices in 25 different locations nationwide. Ace’s e-commerce site provides thousands of material handling products to a nationwide customer base. These include technical resources that allow users to source repair parts and accessories for critical infrastructure equipment that keep the backbone of our country running.