BOOM ASSEMBLER

Custom Truck One Source•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boom Assembler performs heavy-duty crane modifications, installations, and repairs to damaged cranes and crane parts, as well as crane repair and maintenance work. The work is completed in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards under the general direction of the Boom Shop Manager. The position is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift, with overtime as needed. The role involves electrical, hydraulic, welding, and mechanical work, including troubleshooting, and requires the employee to provide their own tools. The position requires following written and verbal instructions, documenting work, keeping work areas and customers’ cranes clean, and working cooperatively across departments. The employee must understand and follow applicable company job-safety policies and participate in monthly safety training. High school diploma or GED is required; vocational or related technical training and relevant certifications are a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Electrical, hydraulic, welding, and mechanical skills, including troubleshooting.
Must have tools.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use various Windows-based computer software.
Physical ability to move objects and tools weighing up to 75 pounds, with frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
Working knowledge and understanding of the Company’s job-safety policies pertaining to the position.

Nice To Haves

Vocational technical school, military wheeled mechanic experience, on-the-job training, or related training.
ASE, mechanics, or welding certifications.

Responsibilities

Install and remove different types of cranes and crane equipment.
Modify crane truck wheelbases.
Install and remove crane truck suspensions.
Complete work outlined on crane orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with Custom Truck and factory standards.
Fabricate and install components related to crane equipment installations.
Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for all tools.
Follow written and verbal installation instructions.
Use and maintain the shop equipment needed to complete crane repairs or preventive maintenance inspections.
Dispose of used oil, grease, antifreeze, and filters in assigned locations to ensure EPA compliance.
Clean and properly equip the assigned work area for repairs.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Tag warranty and core parts and take them to the designated area for return and credit.
Immediately advise the Boom Shop Manager when additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or installations or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
Ensure customers’ cranes are kept clean.
Test cranes to quality-check work performed.
Work cooperatively with all departments.
Understand and follow the Company’s job-safety policies and attend and participate in monthly safety training classes.