Commercial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Looking to advance your career with a company that values real skills and offers exciting challenges across a wide range of industries? Lift Solutions and CapCo Crane & Hoist are looking for an Electrician to join our growing team.

Lift Solutions provides end-to-end industrial lifting solutions, including OSHA compliance inspections, crane equipment, aftermarket services, and parts for overhead cranes, rigging, and lifting equipment. We are committed to driving progress, efficiency, and safety in every project we undertake.

At CapCo Crane & Hoist, we take pride in our ability to design and build custom overhead bridge cranes and lifting equipment for diverse industries across the country. We work on a variety of challenging applications, from aerospace and maritime to nuclear energy and concrete, delivering innovative, state-of-the-art solutions to meet our clients' needs. Every project presents new and exciting challenges, and we're looking for motivated individuals who are eager to play an integral role in shaping the future of the industry.

Position Summary

The Electrician is responsible for wiring, assembling, and testing electrical systems for overhead cranes and hoists in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, and national electrical standards. This role ensures that all cranes meet Lift Solutions’ quality, safety, and performance requirements before shipment or installation.

What Sets Lift Solutions Apart

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Profit Sharing/Match
• Employee Referral Bonus

Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical Assembly & Wiring
  • Install and wire control panels, motor drives, limit switches, and pendant or radio control systems for new bridge cranes and hoists.
  • Route, terminate, and label wiring per electrical schematics and lift industry standards (NFPA 70/NFPA 79).
  • Mount and connect components such as contactors, overloads, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Perform functional testing of completed cranes to verify operation of hoist, trolley, and bridge motions, including safety interlocks and emergency stops.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in control circuits and power systems.
  • Use meters, test equipment, and diagnostic tools to ensure voltage, current, and continuity specifications are met.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and bills of material.
  • Record test results and update wiring changes or corrections on drawings as needed.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Provide feedback to engineering on design or manufacturability improvements.
  • Collaborate with mechanical assemblers and project managers to ensure timely, high-quality builds.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certificate in industrial or electrical technology preferred.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of industrial electrical experience; crane or hoist manufacturing background strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with control systems, 480 V 3-phase power, and motor control circuits.
• Certifications: Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent preferred; OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.
• Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and mechanical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and radio controls is beneficial.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Working Conditions

• Primarily shop-based with occasional field testing or installation support.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting components up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, overhead cranes, moving equipment).

Why Join Lift Solutions

At Lift Solutions, we build more than cranes — we build careers. You’ll work alongside skilled technicians, engineers, and project teams who take pride in craftsmanship, safety, and innovation. As part of our rapidly growing national platform, you’ll have opportunities for advancement, training, and certification in the crane and lifting industry.