Overhead Crane Installation Technician

Job Overview

Crane Technologies has designed, built, installed and maintained custom overhead cranes since 1946, for customers including Boeing, Ford, GM, Lockheed Martin and NASA. We are a privately owned local company with close-knit crews, where your work is noticed and we invest in developing our own people.

We are hiring a Field Installation Technician to install overhead crane and runway systems at industrial sites. You will rig, lift and position heavy components with a team, working from Rochester Hills, MI. If you have rigging and heavy equipment experience, we will train you on the crane side.

Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Optional travel to military job sites, often at Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage rates
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Hands on Training
Regular overtime available
Career Growth Opportunities
Guaranteed 40-hour work week

Requirements

• 2+ years of industrial equipment installation experience, including rigging and heavy equipment operation
• Knowledge of load calculations, sling angles and rigging hardware
• Familiarity with OSHA rigging and lifting regulations
• Able to read blueprints, technical drawings and installation manuals
• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license
• Able to work at height, lift up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors
• Willing to travel to customer sites, including some overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Install overhead crane systems, including runway beams, bridge sections, hoists and electrical components
• Review blueprints, verify building measurements and plan the installation sequence
• Select and inspect rigging gear and set up safe lifts
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts and mobile cranes to position heavy components
• Coordinate with your crew during critical lifts
• Test and verify each system before customer handover

About Us

Crane Technologies has been designing, building, installing, and maintaining custom-built cranes and crane components since 1946. As an original equipment manufacturer, Crane Technologies serves demanding customers that expect the best.

As a privately owned company, we have the luxury to custom design our products from the bottom up for superior performance and reliability instead of designing down to a price point. We install and maintain cranes nationwide for companies that demand the best: Boeing, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Lockheed Martin, NASA, to name a few.

We also do extensive work for federal and military customers. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Pearl Harbor, and the Presidential Helicopter Suite all rely on Crane Technologies for superior service.