Overhead Crane Systems Field Technician

Picture your day starting at 6:00 AM in our Alsip, IL shop. The crew huddles, reviews the day's plan, and you dive into assembling and wiring a custom overhead crane—double-checking every connection so it performs safely and reliably. Later in the week, you're on a rotating field crew, traveling to a customer site to commission a new runway system. You read the prints, wire the control panel, verify 480V power, and fine-tune PLC/VFD parameters before running final checks with the team.

We're a long-standing, family-owned manufacturer of custom-engineered overhead crane and runway systems, expanding our service team with multiple openings. If you like hands-on, technically challenging work and want to learn from seasoned technicians on large-scale equipment, this role is for you.

• Install, commission, service, and maintain overhead cranes and runway systems at customer sites and in-house.
• Interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute work accurately.
• Wire control panels, terminate connections, and work confidently with 480V industrial power.
• Diagnose and correct issues involving PLCs, relays, sensors, limit switches, VFDs, and automation components.
• Support shop builds: mechanical assembly, wiring, and functional testing to meet strict performance and safety criteria.
• Join rotating weekly field crews; travel approximately 20% to industrial facilities across the U.S.

• 1+ year in a field service, maintenance, or industrial technician capacity.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V systems and motor controls.
• Ability to read schematics and wire control panels with precision.
• Hands-on exposure to PLC/VFD diagnostics and common test instruments.
• Basic mechanical know-how with hoists, gearboxes, and drive assemblies.
• Commitment to safe work practices in industrial environments.

• 3+ years of related experience, especially with cranes, hoists, or material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with automation/control logic and commissioning/start-up of electro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Mechanical fabrication skills: drilling, cutting, fitting.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.

• Location: Alsip, IL
• Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Pay: $25–$40/hour, based on experience
• Employment Type: Contract-to-hire (6 months)
• Travel: ~20%

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Servo Motors

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Conduit pulling and terminations
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• General maintenance and repair
• Industrial electrical experience

Join a company with a century-long reputation for craftsmanship and stability. Build big systems, grow your electrical skill set, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right.