Senior Overhead Crane Technician - Install, Inspect & Repair

ALP Industries, Inc.; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Double Time on Sundays

401k Profit Sharing/Match

Employee Referral bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

Fuel Card and Company Vehicle

Job summary

Lift Solutions Holdings in Troy, MI is hiring a Crane Technician to install, inspect, maintain and repair overhead cranes and hoists. You will perform quality installations, inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance while supporting customers on site.

The role requires working at height in noisy environments, using hand tools and meters, and communicating with customers to ensure safe, efficient operation. A valid license and independent work approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ troubleshooting cranes and hoist equipment is required.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, contactors, and circuits.
• Previous overhead crane and scissor lift experience required.
• Associate’s degree with concentration in Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Technology, preferred.
• Ability to work at height, in extreme temperature and noisy locations. This is a physically demanding job involving standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift 50-100lbs.
• Perform inspections to OSHA criteria.
• Ability to work independently.
• Capable of dealing directly with the customer and representing self and company in a professional manner.
• Communication skills both internally and externally, informing both the company and the customer the status of the job.
• Quality and results driven while maintaining a safety mindset.
• Required to use own hand tools and meter.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Service overhead crane systems and hoists by performing quality installations.
• Perform OSHA equivalent inspections; documenting and completing warranty work; troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Perform preventive maintenance; and respond to emergency service/breakdown calls.
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.
• Perform electrical and /or mechanical adjustments or repairs with or without engineered drawings.
• Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints; identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; and recommending system improvements.
• Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, and inspection checklist.
• Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, appearance, and organization in all areas.
• Develop a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes for overhead cranes and hoists.
• Responsible for company equipment including, company vehicle(s), tools, etc.

Skills

Troubleshooting cranes and hoist equip

3-phase motors

VFDs

Contactors

Work at height

Independently work

Customer communication

Safety mindset

Hand tools and meter

Physically demanding

Education

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

Job description

Lift Solutions Holdings in Troy, MI is hiring a Crane Technician to install, inspect, maintain and repair overhead cranes and hoists. You will perform quality installations, inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance while supporting customers on site.

The role requires working at height in noisy environments, using hand tools and meters, and communicating with customers to ensure safe, efficient operation. A valid license and independent work approach are essential.