Heavy Lift Equipment Commissioning & Service Technician

Heavy Lift Equipment Commissioning & Service Technician Is this you?

Do you thrive on solving complex electrical and hydraulic challenges on heavy equipment?

Are you excited by new-model commissioning, technical training, and hands-on troubleshooting?

Can you travel up to 75%—domestically and abroad—to support customers where they operate?

Role snapshot

Assist distributors and customers in rigging, diagnosing, and repairing Manitowoc Crane Group products.

Safely support crane assembly and startup on diverse jobsites.

Partner with Product Service Managers and distributors on setup, maintenance, and continued technical training for new models.

Coordinate and execute investigations into customer-reported technical problems; implement corrective processes to avoid future issues.

Provide advanced troubleshooting beyond local distributor or customer capabilities.

Collaborate with MCG teams on service materials, product requirements, availability, and code compliance.

Analyze problem reports to identify trends impacting design, production, service, and maintenance; recommend improvements.

Complete detailed service documentation, timecards, and expense reports.

Uphold a professional image and act with integrity as the company’s representative.

Where you’ll work

Location:

Manitowoc, WI. You will report to the Field Service Manager and support customers and distributors across the region and worldwide.

Must-haves

High school diploma plus 2+ years of mechanical/electrical experience; or a technical degree plus 1+ year of related experience.

Technical service background; computer proficiency; ability to read and interpret technical drawings; strong written and verbal communication.

Willingness and ability to learn to work with 480V electrical systems.

Ability to climb ladders and work in all weather conditions.

Availability for frequent travel—up to 75%—including international trips.

Nice-to-haves

Prior crane experience.

Hydraulic systems experience.

Experience with heavy equipment, aircraft, or military vehicles/electronics.

Health & Safety expectations

Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards.

Work safely and wear required PPE.Follow job-specific and facility-wide safety rules and procedures.

Engage in safety training and demonstrate competency.

Report hazards, unsafe acts, and improvement ideas—or correct what you can.

Grow your expertise

Advance through formal technical training and hands-on learning alongside senior Product Service Managers, deepening your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skill set.

About The Manitowoc Company Since 1902, The Manitowoc Company has delivered high-quality, customer-focused lifting solutions. From our Milwaukee, Wisconsin headquarters, we design, build, market, distribute, and support mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes through our brands:
Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN Technical proficiencies

Electrical Repair Hydraulic Systems & Components Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Electrical Schematic Reading Why this work matters

If you’re ready for a challenge with tangible results, join us and help build something you can be proud of.