Industrial Technician - Middletown, OH

Konecranes • Middletown, OH

2h • $22 - $48

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 includes inspections, maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, post-repair safety audits, customer consultations, and accurate electronic service documentation. Technicians work in a safety-first environment, use company-issued tools and vehicles, and follow applicable safety rules, customer guidelines, and industry codes and regulations.

The position includes participation in an on-call service rotation, after-hours support, varied overtime as needed, and occasional travel and out-of-town work. The technician must be willing to work off the ground. The work is performed indoors approximately 90% of the time and outdoors approximately 10% of the time, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, noise, and heights. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Konecranes offers hourly compensation of $22–$48, determined by factors including skills, geographic location, experience, education, certifications, and technical assessment results. Service technicians receive a work truck and gas card for business use. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with a company match from day one; identity theft protection; accident and travel insurance; vacation; sick leave; and paid holidays.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs. daily, lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally, and lift 100 lbs. rarely.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping or crouching, and overhead reaching; occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and follow safety rules 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

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on 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 on repair and safety issues and recommend material-handling improvements.
• Produce electronic documentation using company tools and obtain customer signatures.
• Stay updated 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 plan
• Vision plan
• 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 of service
• Five days of sick leave per year, prorated in the first year after 90 days of service
• Ten paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED