Crane / Heavy Machine Technician

Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.
Providing service documentation
Training of lower level technicians
Demonstrating of equipment for customer use.
Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on AT Crane
Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
Participates as needed in special projects or work as assigned.
Maintain and repair Rough Terrain Cranes.
Maintain and repair Crawler Cranes.
Provide certified crane inspections.

Required: High School or equivalent, 3+ years of experience with Hydraulic, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Grove, National, Manitou and Manitowoc Cranes. GMK Training. Willingness to travel with some overnights. A valid driver’s license.

Desired: Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background, particularly with an emphasis on cranes, extensive knowledge of crane equipment, an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams on German made AT Cranes, own the tools applicable to position, and exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills. Factory training certifications a plus. GMK/AT crane factory training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Hydraulic experience read and understand schematics
Electrical experience read and understand schematics ( Can-Bus systems)
Willingness to travel at will throughout assigned region when called upon.
Willingness to work at various heights. Safety minded/oriented.
Detail Oriented
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and computer diagnostic system experience ( Cummins, MTU, Yanmar)

Physical And Environmental Elements

This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull; access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights. Potential for travel in other locations around the country. Ability to work overtime is a must.

Special Requirements/Certification

Factory training on crawler cranes, hydraulic rough terrain and truck cranes.