What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Crane Technician - Relocation offered! position at The Blue Collar Recruiter - Marietta?
Job Description
Your role will encompass crucial responsibilities to ensure the safety and reliability of our nation’s weight handling equipment. You will interface daily with government personnel who will depend on you to ensure their mission readiness. You will execute extremely thorough inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs in accordance with stringent standards.
Relocation offered!
Responsibilities For Overhead Crane Technician
Your role will encompass crucial responsibilities to ensure the safety and reliability of our nation’s weight handling equipment. You will interface daily with government personnel who will depend on you to ensure their mission readiness. You will execute extremely thorough inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs in accordance with stringent standards.
Relocation offered!
Responsibilities For Overhead Crane Technician
- Perform work safely
- Maintain the integrity, safety, and reputation of the company
- Professionally present yourself and communicate with customers
- Maintain accountability of assigned equipment and keep it in good working order
- Mechanical—diagnose and repair components such as gears, wheel bearings, wire rope, hook blocks, brakes, and driveshafts
- Electrical—diagnose and repair components such as festoons, pendants, wireless controllers, disconnects and fuses, runway electrification, standard control components and motors
- Structural—diagnose and repair components such as end stops, structural members, welds, runways
- Troubleshoot commercial components using OEM manuals for electrical, mechanical, and structural components
- Develop solutions and estimates for electrical, mechanical, and structural component-level repairs
- Gather the necessary data for senior personnel to develop estimates for major repairs, overhauls, and crane replacements
- Understand crane terminology including crane components
- Perform proper OSHA and NAVFAC P-307 inspections
- Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with industry standards such as OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, EM-385
- Plan general inspections and repairs as described above
- Overnight travel approximately 12-16 weeks per year, typically on weekdays
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in electrical systems or related field preferred.
- Proven experience as a Motor Controls Technician, Industrial Electrician, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor control circuits, and PLCs.
- Familiarity with electrical codes and regulations.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.
- Computer literate
- Driver's license
- Willing and able to work at heights
- Pass background check
- Carry 50 lbs
- Experience with or exposure to the U.S. Navy Weight Handling Program is preferred
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
