Job Information
Aerotek Crane Technician in Gardner, Kansas
Job Title: Crane Technician
Job Description
Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at various customer locations. Be available 'on call' as part of the service office rotation and provide afterhours service as required.
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to determine the cause of equipment malfunctions.
Perform general post-repair audits to ensure all required safety features are functional or document deficiencies and attach a deficiency tag to the crane.
Document findings and make corrective recommendations to customers, including written 'Safety Notifications' for any observed or known safety concerns.
Consult with customers regarding repair and safety-related issues and discuss recommendations to improve their material handling applications.
Complete and provide proper electronic documentation utilizing established company digital tools, obtaining the customer’s signature and acceptance.
Generate sales leads during service calls and report them to the service office following established guidelines.
Read, understand, and apply the contents of all OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI, and other industry codes or regulations, refreshing and updating knowledge periodically.
Complete service reports and other required documents in a professional, accurate, neat, and legible manner, and submit them in a timely manner following established guidelines.
Essential Skills
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
3 phase
Blueprint reading
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Schematic reading
Crane repair
Experience as a service technician or maintenance technician
PLC knowledge
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) year experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.
Some electronic experience preferred but not necessary.
Prior experience with cranes is a plus.
Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to work off the ground.
Must be able to work varied overtime as required by customers, be available 'on call' as part of the service office rotation, and be able to travel and work out of town occasionally.
Must be prepared to work in any weather condition.
Why Work Here?
This company offers free healthcare with no premium or deductible. Additionally, employees benefit from profit sharing and two weeks of vacation. A company vehicle outfitted with the necessary tools and a fuel card for gas are provided.
Work Environment
This position involves repairing cranes in various intermodal settings, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Most work will be inside manufacturing environments. You must not be afraid of heights as work can be performed from 50 ft to 300 ft in the air. The typical workday is 14 hours from key on to key off, usually working 10 hours Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Gardner, Kansas.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.