Crane Service Tech - Houston

Handling Systems & Conveyors

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  Manufacture of Overhead Bridge cranes and a Full line of conveyors (Power& Free, Chain, & Slat)


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  HSC was established in 1992


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  Home office: Mabelvale, Arkansas


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  Manufacturing/Service Locations: Mabelvale, AR & Ft. Worth, TX


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  Service Locations: Montgomery, AL & Houston, TX


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  HSC Offers professional engineering services with communications and documentation


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  HSC uses 3D Autodesk Inventor software for intricate product design.


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  All Structural components are built to AWS D14.1 with and inhouse AWS inspector


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  Full time QUALITY Program


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  Member of CMAA & HMI

HSC is a fast-growing company with immediate openings in its Houston location for an experienced Overhead Hoist/Crane Technician with strong customer focus & the desire to go the extra mile. Field Service Technicians are primarily responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting & repairing overhead crane systems. Familiarity with gear drives, bearings, couplings, wire rope hoist, chain hoist, VFD controls, remote control systems as well as other crane & hoist components.

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  Candidates must pass drug/alcohol test and extensive background check prior to employment. Additional testing may be required as directed by customer.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

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  Perform Scheduled preventive maintenance


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  Effectively interface with customer and HSC customer service to communicate maintenance, repairs and upgrades.


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  Inspect, Evaluate and make professional recommendations of repairs base on industry guidelines (OSHA, CMMA, NEC & ANCI)


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  Maintain professional rapport with customer by efferently responding to breakdowns, troubleshooting issues and completing job within acceptable timeframe.


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  Communicate with the customer on the repairs and any recommend preventive maintenance and/or inspection that may be required to monitor the crane system

Required Skills and Knowledge:

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  Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines


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  Ability to work independently


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  Ability to fabricate and weld (certified) is a plus


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  Ability to perform inspection to OSHA/ANSI criteria


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  Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits


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  Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment


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  Ability to read drawings and electrical diagrams


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  Must be able to work at heights (20-100+ feet)


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  Must follow all safety guidelines


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  Maintain confidentiality


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  Quality & results driven


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  Good driving record

Additional Requirements:

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  Must be willing & able to work off shifts and weekends as required by the customer


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  Must be able to work overtime as need by customer


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  Must be able to serve “on call” as part of the service office rotation


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  Must be able to travel out of town and overnight as needed


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  Must be able to frequently lift 25 lbs


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  Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs


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  Position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching & overhead reaching


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  Position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling & crawling.


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  Position will frequently be exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights

Competitive pay structure and benefit package.