Overhead Crane Service Technician (Field-Based with Occasional Travel)
Job Description
Job Description
Overhead Crane Service Technician (Field-Based with Occasional Travel)
We are seeking a skilled Overhead Crane Service Technician to support the inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial lifting equipment in a fast-paced material handling environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional experienced in electro-mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and field service operations. Occasional short-term travel may be required to support customer sites and project demands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting systems
- Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections in accordance with OSHA and industry standards
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including motors, controls, VFDs, and wiring
- Maintain and service mechanical components such as gearboxes, brakes, bearings, and rigging equipment
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to complete service tasks efficiently
- Provide on-site field service support at industrial facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants
- Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and communicate findings to clients and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and company standards
- Support installation and commissioning of new crane systems when required
- Travel occasionally for short-term assignments to support regional service needs
Qualifications:
- Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, or industrial equipment maintenance
- Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair
- Familiarity with PLC systems, motor controls, and industrial automation is a plus
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Experience working in field service or industrial environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
- Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to OSHA standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Overhead Crane Service Technician, industrial lifting equipment, material handling, electro-mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, field service operations, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhead cranes, hoists, lifting systems, OSHA, safety inspections, electrical systems, motors, controls, VFDs, wiring, mechanical components, gearboxes, brakes, bearings, rigging equipment, technical drawings, schematics, field service support, service reports, lockout/tagout, installation, commissioning, PLC systems, motor controls, industrial automation