Crane Systems and Motor Controls Technician
- $30 - $45
- Hobart, IN
Crane Systems and Motor Controls Technician for Industry Leader / $30-$45 an hour depending on Experience / Great Benefits and Growth
A bit about us:
We are a family-owned and operated leader in the overhead material handling equipment industry, proudly serving customers across North America. Known for high-quality products and dependable service, we combine modern technology with decades of hands-on experience to deliver solutions that meet performance and budget expectations.
Our team includes seasoned engineers and sales professionals with expertise in mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, ready to design solutions tailored to your needs. We offer a responsive parts department for fast, knowledgeable support and a 24/7 service team focused on minimizing downtime and maximizing your equipment’s performance.
With a long-standing reputation for treating customers like family, we continue to grow by blending innovation with the core values that have guided us for generations
Our team includes seasoned engineers and sales professionals with expertise in mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, ready to design solutions tailored to your needs. We offer a responsive parts department for fast, knowledgeable support and a 24/7 service team focused on minimizing downtime and maximizing your equipment’s performance.
With a long-standing reputation for treating customers like family, we continue to grow by blending innovation with the core values that have guided us for generations
Why join us?
Competitive Pay Range $30-$45 an hour depending on Experience
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Health Insurance (Individual and Family coverage)
Paid Vacation, Personal Days, and Holidays
Opportunity for a company vehicle
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Health Insurance (Individual and Family coverage)
Paid Vacation, Personal Days, and Holidays
Opportunity for a company vehicle
Job Details
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Crane Systems & Motor Controls Technician to join our team. This role involves the fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of crane systems and their electrical and mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in diagnosing and maintaining overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabrication, Installation & Repair
Install, assemble, and maintain various crane systems including overhead cranes, underhung cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and monorail systems.
Replace and repair crane components such as bearings, bridge wheels, trolley wheels, festoon systems, crane rails, motors, gearboxes, reducers, drives, resistors, and electrical overloads.
Perform upgrades, retrofits, and preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and improve performance.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Diagnose issues with hoist, bridge, and trolley operations, ensuring timely and accurate repairs.
Conduct electrical testing (240V/480V), inspect fuses, and verify drive functionality.
Identify and resolve drive faults, and perform diagnostics on control systems.
Inspect gearbox bearings for abnormal noise, verify proper lubrication, and ensure mechanical integrity.
Monitor and record motor, reducer, and gearbox temperature readings as well as incoming power leads to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Crane Systems & Motor Controls Technician to join our team. This role involves the fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of crane systems and their electrical and mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in diagnosing and maintaining overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabrication, Installation & Repair
Install, assemble, and maintain various crane systems including overhead cranes, underhung cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and monorail systems.
Replace and repair crane components such as bearings, bridge wheels, trolley wheels, festoon systems, crane rails, motors, gearboxes, reducers, drives, resistors, and electrical overloads.
Perform upgrades, retrofits, and preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and improve performance.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Diagnose issues with hoist, bridge, and trolley operations, ensuring timely and accurate repairs.
Conduct electrical testing (240V/480V), inspect fuses, and verify drive functionality.
Identify and resolve drive faults, and perform diagnostics on control systems.
Inspect gearbox bearings for abnormal noise, verify proper lubrication, and ensure mechanical integrity.
Monitor and record motor, reducer, and gearbox temperature readings as well as incoming power leads to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.