Crane Technician II

Job Purpose: Advanced form for assemble, install, maintain and repair marine hydraulic cranes.

Essential Functions

• Advanced performance of assembly, installation and testing of hydraulic cranes.

• Assemble and test hydraulic components.

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

• Keep crane systems operating by performing inspections, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance and repairing equipment as required.

• Operate forklift, hand truck, man lift and other production equipment.

• Service or repair mechanical equipment as required.

• Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports and inspection checklist.

• Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.

• Ensure compliance with Techcrane Quality Management System.

• Maintain clean and organized shop.

• Control non-conforming products.

• Confer with Assembly Shop Foreman, Production Manager and/or Engineering regarding problems with operation or maintenance of equipment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• May perform service calls as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 3-4 years of mechanical experience required.

• 3-4 yrs exp with hydraulics: valve assembly and test; hydraulic hose assembly, routing and test; Hydraulic tubing assembly and test; knowledge of JIC, NPT, and Fastener Thread Sizes.

• Must have basic knowledge of function for valves: Counterbalance, unloader/dump; sequence and other related devices.

• Competency of System Pressure is required.

• Must have basic knowledge of hydraulic pumps and motors (fixed and variable displacement)

• Able to operate forklift and other production equipment. Competency is required.

• Crane Operator License Required (50 Hours Experience Required)

• Crane Rigger License Required (100 Hours Min Experience Required)

• Basic Level Electrical Hook Up (DC Voltage Only) Minimum

• Valid driver's license.

• Must have reliable transportation for service calls as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, kneel, bend, squat, stretch, twist or reach with body, arms and/or legs.

• Use hands to handle or operate tools and equipment; grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.

• Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.

• Able to see at close range.

• Ability to visualize.

• Must be able to talk and hear.

• Must be able to climb and balance; work at heights.

• Regularly lift/carry 50 pounds or more.

• Operate crane, forklift and other equipment.

Work Environment

• Will spend majority of time in assembly shop; will spend some time in warehouse.

• Noise level will range from moderate to very loud.

• May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).

• Severe hot weather is likely; severe cold weather is possible.

QMS Requirements

008-SOP-002, 008-SOP-012, 008-SOP-013, 008-SOP-014, 008-SOP-015, 008-SOP-016,008-SOP-017, 008-SOP-018, 008-SOP-019, 008-SOP-021, 008-SOP-025, 008-SOP-026