Shop Technician - Cranes & Lifting Equipment

100Hires, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

PALFINGER is seeking an In House Service Technician to join the Service team in Kent, WA. The role focuses on shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of articulating cranes and related equipment, with responsibilities for emergency repairs and clear maintenance documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of mechanical experience with cranes/forklifts, and strong skills in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, diagnostics, and welding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 years mechanical experience or training focused on articulating cranes and forklifts.
• Proficient in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, troubleshooting diagnostics and welding.
• Basic computer skills with Windows applications.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, crouch, reach and lift 75 lbs+.
• Must speak, read and write English.
• Supply own hand tools (Palfinger tools provided).

Responsibilities

• Perform shop repairs and troubleshooting of articulating cranes, truck mounted forklifts, bucket trucks, platforms, conveyors, trucks and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance per customer schedule, Annual DOT inspections and warranty service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs during working and non-working hours.
• Communicate mechanical issues and needed repairs to shop manager.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work areas.

Skills

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Electrical

Diagnostics

Welding

Windows

Independent work

English

Manual handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Palfinger proprietary tools

Job description

PALFINGER is seeking an In House Service Technician to join the Service team in Kent, WA. The role focuses on shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of articulating cranes and related equipment, with responsibilities for emergency repairs and clear maintenance documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of mechanical experience with cranes/forklifts, and strong skills in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, diagnostics, and welding.