Mid-Level Crane Inspector

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The Crane Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, operational testing, and condition assessments of overhead cranes, hoists, lifting devices, and associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation. The position identifies equipment deficiencies, documents inspection results, coordinates corrective actions, and supports the site’s crane safety, maintenance, and reliability programs.

Requirements

Experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or operating industrial overhead cranes, hoists, or similar material-handling equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of mechanical crane components and lifting systems.
Ability to identify equipment defects, wear, damage, and unsafe operating conditions.
Ability to accurately document inspection findings and communicate technical issues.
Ability to work at heights and access crane bridges, runways, platforms, and elevated equipment.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing inspections of overhead bridge cranes and hoists in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of OSHA crane requirements and ASME B30 standards.
Experience performing or witnessing crane load tests.
Experience with preventive maintenance or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or similar environment.
Crane inspection, maintenance, rigging, or related industry certification.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled, periodic, and special inspections of overhead cranes, hoists, monorails, jib cranes, and associated lifting equipment.
Inspect mechanical components including wire rope, chains, hooks, sheaves, drums, brakes, couplings, wheels, gears, bearings, and structural components.
Inspect crane bridges, trolleys, runway rails, end stops, expansion joints, and related supporting systems.
Inspect below-the-hook lifting devices and associated rigging equipment as required.
Perform functional and operational tests of cranes and hoists to verify proper operation of controls, brakes, limit switches, emergency stops, warning devices, and safety systems.
Perform or support required load testing and return-to-service inspections following repairs, modifications, or installation.
Identify worn, damaged, defective, or non-compliant equipment and remove or recommend equipment for removal from service when appropriate.
Document inspection findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, and equipment status in applicable maintenance or computerized maintenance management systems.
Review equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, specifications, technical documents, and inspection criteria.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Environment Health & Safety, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to resolve crane-related deficiencies.
Verify completed repairs and corrective actions prior to returning equipment to service.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities and provide recommendations to improve crane reliability and equipment life.
Maintain inspection records and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with company requirements and applicable regulatory and industry standards.
Ensure crane and lifting equipment complies with applicable OSHA requirements, ASME B30 standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or equipment requiring corrective action.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to crane safety, reliability, inspection processes, and preventative maintenance.