CRANE TECHNICIAN

Crane Field Service Technician

Wolter, Inc., a leader in the material handling industry, is seeking a skilled Crane Field Service Technician to service our customers! Based out of our Louisville, KY facility, technicians are needed to service our customers in the surrounding Louisville area.

Crane Field Service Technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing crane and hoist equipment on customer premises – meeting and exceeding customer's expectations. Our Crane Technicians are provided with a company service truck, tablet, credit card, and cell phone.

Position responsibilities include:

• Complete all service jobs that are assigned to you.
• Perform inspections, maintenance and repairs on overhead cranes and hoists.
• Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural and electrical troubleshooting to determine cause for equipment malfunction.
• Update and maintain customer bearings and mechanical gearbox systems.
• Consult with customer regarding repair and safety related issues and discuss recommendations to improve their material handling needs.
• Attend service training classes offered to maintain knowledge on new products, or for refreshers on products not encountered too often.
• Complete and submit all paperwork daily for jobs worked on (timecards, maintenance reports with customers' signature). Paperwork must be completed at job site before leaving for the next job or going home.
• Communicate with dispatcher and/or service office as to status of jobs and availability for new jobs.
• Develop and maintain relationship with territory sales representatives to keep them informed of sales opportunities you might see.
• Always adhere to safety rules and policies at all times.

A qualified candidate will have:

• Excellent electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills. Some electronic experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with welding and fabricating.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Steel handling and rigging experience.
• Must be comfortable working in elevated locations.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must have your own tools, strong customer service skills and be dependable.
• Physical demands: Employee lifts and carries in excess of 75 pounds on a very occasional basis, 25-75 pounds occasionally, and up to 25 pounds frequently. Employee is required to frequently stand, recline (lying on back), kneel, walk, twist, reach, and use feet to repair and operate machinery. Employee is required to occasionally sit, stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and crawl. Constant use of hands and fingers to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, computer equipment, and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have listening, speaking, and writing skills to communicate with customers and service office.

We offer a complete benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Life, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & more!

We offer our Technicians interest-free tool loans, tool insurance, uniforms, and subsidies for safety boots and safety glasses.

At Wolter we're on a mission to move, store, and power the world more efficiently. You're part of a team that is connected like family and committed to making an impact.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy and related medical conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.