Senior Crane Technician: Overhead Cranes & Hoists

Metropolitan Crane & Hoist Co; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Double time Sundays

Relocation assistance

401k with match

Employee referral bonus

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Lift Solutions Holdings is seeking a skilled Crane Technician to install, inspect, and service overhead cranes and hoists in Troy, MI. You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems, perform OSHA-equivalent inspections, and provide safe, reliable service to customers from site to site.

Ideal candidates have extensive crane and hoist troubleshooting experience, 3-phase motor knowledge, and the ability to work at heights in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years troubleshooting cranes/hoist equipment.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors, and circuits.
• Overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.
• Associate’s degree with concentration in Industrial Electrician or Electro-Mechanical Technology preferred.
• Physically demanding role: lift 50–100 lbs, work at height, in extreme temps/noisy locations.
• Perform inspections to OSHA criteria.
• Ability to work independently and interact professionally with customers.
• Strong communication skills internally and externally.
• Safety-minded with quality results.
• Must use own hand tools and meter.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists by performing quality installations.
• Perform OSHA-equivalent inspections; document warranty work; troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to emergency service calls.
• Interface with customers and office to repair equipment.
• Make electrical/mechanical adjustments with or without engineered drawings.
• Maintain rapport with customers; identify solutions and suggest improvements.
• Document service actions via forms, reports, and inspection checklists.
• Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, and organization.
• Develop knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes for overhead cranes and hoists.
• Be responsible for company equipment including vehicles and tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting cranes/hoists

3-phase motors/VFDs/contactors

Overhead crane & scissor lift

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrician/Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter

Job description

Lift Solutions Holdings is seeking a skilled Crane Technician to install, inspect, and service overhead cranes and hoists in Troy, MI. You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems, perform OSHA-equivalent inspections, and provide safe, reliable service to customers from site to site.

Ideal candidates have extensive crane and hoist troubleshooting experience, 3-phase motor knowledge, and the ability to work at heights in demanding environments.