Overhead Crane Technician — Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

ES Heil; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

Heil Environmental Fort Payne, AL seeks a Crane Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain overhead cranes and lifting devices. The role requires deep mechanical/electrical knowledge and strong safety discipline to keep equipment in safe, working condition for smooth operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and document service records, while coordinating with operations to minimize production impact.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Maintenance Class III experience with 5+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Proficient with CMMS software and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on overhead cranes and hoists.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Install new cranes and hoists to specifications.
• Conduct safety inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance with operations to minimize downtime.
• Provide emergency repairs promptly and maintain service records.
• Adhere to safety protocols and lead crane-related projects.

Skills

Overhead crane maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Leading2Lean CMMS

JDE

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heil Environmental Fort Payne, AL seeks a Crane Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain overhead cranes and lifting devices. The role requires deep mechanical/electrical knowledge and strong safety discipline to keep equipment in safe, working condition for smooth operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and document service records, while coordinating with operations to minimize production impact.