Shop Crane Technician

The Manitowoc Company; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company is hiring MGX Shop Crane Technicians in Missouri to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile cranes and boom trucks. A $4,500 sign-on bonus and tool reimbursement program enhance the role; relocation support may be available. Expect full-time hours with growth opportunities.

Technicians will read schematics, perform tests post-repair, and ensure OEM specifications are met while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2+ years crane mechanic/technician experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cranes to diagnose defects and perform repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; fix hydraulic/electrical components.
• Read blueprints and manuals; interpret technical drawings.
• Test equipment post-repair to ensure OEM specs.
• Complete reports, timesheets, and expense records; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Crane inspection

Diagnostics & repair

Reading schematics

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grove RT & TMS Cranes

Grove GMK European Cranes

Manitowoc EPIC

Hand tools up to 1.5 inches

Job description

Job Description

MGX Shop Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position reports to the Branch Manager.

Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign‑on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year. Relocation assistance may also be available to those who qualify.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate and perform thorough inspection of cranes in order to diagnose defects.
• Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes; repair hydraulic and electrical components.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges. Reads, understands and interprets operating and parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Tests mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation and compliance with OEM specifications.
• Prepares for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fills out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews and expense reports.
• Capable of accomplishing tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT & TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc EPIC and/or Traditional Cranes; National Boom Trucks preferred.
• Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Must have excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Required to purchase full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

About Us

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer‑focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice‑boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN