SUMMARY:

Overhead Crane Technician

Introduction

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform electrical fault-finding, repairs and maintenance on overhead cranes, hoists and related lifting equipment.
• Conduct mechanical fault-finding, repairs, adjustments and general maintenance.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Inspect, test and maintain crane electrical systems, control circuits and associated components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Perform VSD setup and basic fault diagnosis.
• Inspect, adjust and fault-find crane braking systems.
• Diagnose faults on load cells and overload protection systems.
• Fault-find and maintain pendant and remote-control systems.
• Inspect gearboxes, couplings, wheels, drives and other mechanical components.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential faults or safety concerns.
• Complete inspection sheets, job cards, maintenance records and breakdown reports accurately.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable safety procedures and standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clients and relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues and completed work.
• Attend breakdowns and provide technical support when required.
• Work overtime and respond to after-hours breakdowns when operational requirements dictate.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks where required.

Requirements

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Electrician, Millwright or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working on overhead cranes, hoists or similar lifting equipment.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Medically fit to work at heights and within industrial environments.

Technical Skills

• Electrical fault-finding on overhead cranes and hoists.
• Mechanical fault-finding and maintenance.
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• VSD setup and basic fault diagnosis.
• Crane brake inspection, adjustment and fault-finding.
• Load-cell and overload protection system fault-finding.
• Pendant and remote-control system fault-finding.
• Gearbox, coupling, wheel and drive-system inspection.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills will be advantageous.