Industrial Technician - Roanoke, VA
About The Position
Konecranes is seeking an Industrial Technician to perform field service on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists. The position involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment at customer locations, including work at heights and with electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic systems. Technicians provide safety-focused service, advise customers on repairs and material-handling improvements, and document work using company tools. The role includes rotating on-call and after-hours coverage, varied overtime as customer needs require, and occasional travel and out-of-town work.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least one year of experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.
- Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
- Willingness to work off the ground and at heights.
- Ability to work varied overtime as needed by customers, participate in the service office on-call rotation, and travel and work out of town occasionally.
- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds; lift up to 50 pounds daily, up to 75 pounds occasionally, and up to 100 pounds rarely.
- Frequently climb, balance, stoop or crouch, and reach overhead; occasionally push, pull, kneel, and crawl.
- Follow safety procedures and customer guidelines.
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 through a rotation, including after-hours support.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.
- Perform post-repair audits to verify that safety features function properly.
- Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including customer safety notifications.
- Consult with customers about repair and safety issues and recommend material-handling improvements.
- Prepare electronic documentation using company tools and obtain customer signatures.
- Stay current on applicable 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 a match 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
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
