Overhead Crane Mechanic

SummaryThe Overhead Crane Mechanic is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of overhead cranes, and other lift equipment. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders however the employee is expected to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs. Core Competencies Safety OrientedQuality OrientationTime ManagementCreative and Innovative ThinkingDevelopment and Continual LearningProblem SolvingAccountability and DependabilityResearch and AnalysisDecision making and JudgementOperating EquipmentPlanning and OrganizingEnforcing Laws, Rules and RegulationsCommunicationEnergy & StressTeam Work Job Duties Participate in our company’s Health and Safety Culture Program.Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reportingRepair and maintain overhead cranes, and lift equipment.Inspect, repair and adjust gasoline and diesel-powered unitsDemonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively sDiagnose defects in equipment and perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop when requiredTest repaired equipment for proper performanceClean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as requiredMaintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniquesOther mechanical repair work as required Requirements Working knowledge on mechanical and electrical abilities, including schematics and diagnosticsShould have a mechanical backgroundShould hold a drivers licenseShould be a computer literateAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentFlexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environmentAble to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingAble to work well under pressureStrong attention to detailAble to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all timesAbility to perform incidental welding operations on equipments would be an assetAbility to install new and added-on equipment would be an assetAbility in performing electrical and hydraulic trouble-shooting and diagnostics would be an asset