Overhead Crane Technician

Handling Systems & Conveyors

• Manufacture of Overhead Bridge cranes and a Full line of conveyors (Power& Free, Chain, & Slat)
• HSC was established in 1992
• Home office:
  Mabelvale, Arkansas
• Manufacturing/Service Locations:
  Mabelvale, AR & Ft. Worth, TX
• Service Locations:
  Troy AL, Houston, TX
• HSC Offers professional engineering services with communications and documentation
• HSC uses 3D Autodesk Inventor software for intricate product design.
• All Structural components are built to AWS D14.1 with and inhouse AWS inspector
• Full time QUALITY Program
• Member of CMAA & HMI

HSC is a fast-growing company with immediate openings in its Alabama location for an experienced Overhead Hoist/Crane Technician with strong customer focus & the desire to go the extra mile. Field Service Technicians are primarily responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting & repairing overhead crane systems. Familiarity with gear drives, bearings, couplings, wire rope hoist, chain hoist, VFD controls, remote control systems as well as other crane & hoist components.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years as crane technician.

• Candidates must pass drug/alcohol test and extensive background check prior to employment. Additional testing may be required as directed by customer.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform Scheduled preventive maintenance
• Effectively interface with customer and HSC customer service to communicate maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Inspect, Evaluate and make professional recommendations of repairs base on industry guidelines (OSHA, CMMA, NEC & ANCI)
• Maintain professional rapport with customer by efferently responding to breakdowns, troubleshooting issues and completing job within acceptable timeframe.
• Communicate with the customer on the repairs and any recommend preventive maintenance and/or inspection that may be required to monitor the crane system

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to fabricate and weld (certified) is a plus
• Ability to perform inspection to OSHA/ANSI criteria
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment
• Ability to read drawings and electrical diagrams
• Must be able to work at heights (20-100+ feet)
• Must follow all safety guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality
• Quality & results driven
• Good driving record

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing & able to work off shifts and weekends as required by the customer
• Must be able to work overtime as need by customer
• Must be able to serve “on call” as part of the service office rotation
• Must be able to travel out of town and overnight as needed
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 lbs
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching & overhead reaching
• Position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling & crawling.
• Position will frequently be exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights

Handling Systems & Conveyors is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation, benefit package and a family work environment!

Bonus Plan

401K Match

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid PTO after completing 90 day probationary period

Paid Holidays

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!