Crane Service Technician

Shannahan Crane & Hoist, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

We are looking for a Crane Service Technician.

Primary responsibility is to provide quality installations, inspections, fabrication maintenance and repairs of hoist and crane equipment. Breakdowns will require troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components and circuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect overhead industrial cranes and hoists to verify safety and compliance with manufacturer, OSHA and ANSI standards
• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment (strong knowledge of motor skills)
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance activities on equipment
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs
• Provide a high level of communication with both office and customers of repairs performed, future needs, equipment id, etc.
• Take home truck, current model vehicles, DOT register

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good mechanical and electrical skills required
• Minimum one to five years of work experience with similar types of equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Machining and welding skills are a plus
• You will need to pass drug test and periodic drug tests
• Current driver’s license and safe driving record is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• We require you take a mechanical, electrical and a basic knowledge test

Work Environment Considerations:

• Work various environments and working conditions depending on assignment
• Occasional overtime required
• Occasional out of town work required
• Work is at heights
• Some heavy lifting required up to 50 lbs

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Tolerance to work at Heights.
• Tolerance to work in high heat environment at times.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation details: 30-45 Hourly Wage