Lead Workshop Technician

TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION • Houston, TX

1d • $68,640 - $74,880 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Workshop Technician will assist and train the technicians in the shop, including operating devices and machinery, performing repairs, supervising shop staff, enforcing safety regulations and monitoring inventory and supplies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical experience in crane diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work 40+ hours per week, including Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to safely operate electric and LP-powered forklifts.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of crane diagnostics, repair procedures, shop equipment, and mechanical systems to ensure high-quality workmanship and efficient problem resolution.
• Safety Focus: Promotes and enforces workplace safety regulations, procedures, and best practices to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Analytical Judgment & Problem Solving: Evaluates equipment issues, repair requirements, and operational challenges to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Quality Orientation: Ensures all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities meet Tadano quality standards, customer expectations, and operational requirements.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with technicians, management, parts personnel, and other departments to achieve operational goals and deliver exceptional service.
• Time Management: Prioritizes work assignments, balances competing demands, and ensures repairs and projects are completed within established timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-English bilingual proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and train technicians with various repairs.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs of cranes.
• Ensure that all repairs are completed to meet Tadano quality and expectations.
• Meet with management to deliver feedback and develop work optimization strategies.
• Implement strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
• Implement training curriculum for training of technicians.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering of parts, opening work orders, assigning repairs and keeping management updates on completion dates.
• Upkeep workshop parts inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed