Industrial Technician - Columbia, SC
About The Position
Konecranes is seeking an Industrial Technician to perform service work on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations. The role involves inspections, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues. Technicians work in a safety-first environment, may work at heights, provide on-call support, and consult with customers about repair, safety, and material-handling improvements. The position is field-based and involves travel to customer locations, occasional out-of-town work, and work inside approximately 90% of the time and outside approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least one year of experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record, which must be maintained.
- Willingness to work off the ground and at heights.
- Ability to work varied overtime as needed by customers, participate in an on-call service-office rotation, and travel or work out of town occasionally.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds daily, lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, and lift 100 pounds rarely.
- Ability to frequently climb, balance, stoop or crouch, and reach overhead; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
- Ability to work with frequent exposure to heat, cold, noise, and heights.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology or a related field, or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.
- Some electronic experience.
- Prior crane experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations.
- Provide on-call service as part of a rotation, including after-hours support.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.
- Perform post-repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.
- Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.
- Consult with customers about repair and safety issues and recommend material-handling improvements.
- Produce electronic documentation using company tools and obtain customer signatures.
- Stay current on industry codes and regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and HMI.
- Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with the Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator according to established practices.
- Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order.
- Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, and report deficiencies to the supervisor.
- Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching from day one
- Identity theft protection
- Accident insurance
- Travel insurance
- Company work truck and gas card for business purposes
- Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated in the first year; three weeks after 5–12 years of service; four weeks after 13 or more years of service
- Five days of sick leave per year, prorated in the first year after 90 days of service
- Ten paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
