KonecranesKO

Industrial Technician - Southern California Remote

Konecranes is a Finnish company specializing in the manufacture and service of cranes and lifting equipment, as well as the service of machine tools, operating globally across various industries.

Konecranes

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 110k-114k USD

United States only

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

JOB POSITION: Industrial Technician

Ideal Candidate - Minimum of 3 years of Crane troubleshooting and repair experience.

Are you interested in becoming an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician? Join Konecranes, one of the world’s largest material handling companies. We're seeking skilled individuals with electrical and mechanical expertise, comfortable working at extreme heights. Our service technicians, the heart of our industry, thrive in a safety-first environment. You'll troubleshoot 480 3-phase motors, address crane issues, and collaborate with clients and facility directors to meet service needs across the United States.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations.
  • Provide on-call service as part of a rotation, including after-hours support.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.
  • Perform post-repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.
  • Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.
  • Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for material handling improvement.
  • Produce electronic documentation using company tools, obtaining customer signatures.
  • Stay updated on industry codes and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI).
  • Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.
  • Communicate with the Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator following established practices
  • Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order.
  • Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.
  • Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required. Associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology or related field preferred or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair. Some electronic experience but not necessary. Prior experience with cranes is a benefit, but not required.

Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work off the ground. Can work varied overtime, as needed by customer, be available for "on call" as part of the service office rotation and be able to travel and work out of town, on occasion.

Must be able to frequently lift to 25 lbs. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. although not on a daily basis. Must be able to lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis. This position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, and overhead reaching. This position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling. This position will be inside approximately 90% of the time and outside approximately 10% of the time. This position will be frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights.

Minimum of 3 Years of Overhead Crane Experience Preferred

  • This is a safety sensitive position.
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Additional Information

What we offer:

Salary: $40 - $55 an hour - Pay is determined based on skills, geographic location, internal equity, market/data analysis, number of years of prior relevant experience, degrees and/or certifications, technical assessment score, etc.

Company Vehicle: Our Service Technicians get a work truck and a gas card to be used for business purposes. Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

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Salary: 110k-114k USD

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At Konecranes, we are at the forefront of the material handling industry, driving innovation and technological breakthroughs to revolutionize how the world moves what matters. Our history, tracing back to 1910 with the founding of KONE Corporation, has been a journey of continuous evolution and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We officially became Konecranes in 1994, and since then, we have solidified our position as a global leader. Our core mission is to provide productivity-enhancing lifting solutions and services that empower a wide array of industries, from manufacturing and process industries to shipyards, ports, and terminals. We are not just lifting things; we are lifting entire businesses by enhancing their safety, productivity, and sustainability.

Through groundbreaking technology, we are revolutionizing material handling at Konecranes. Our commitment to research and development is unwavering, enabling us to consistently set industry benchmarks. We have pioneered intelligent lifting solutions, including our TRUCONNECT® remote services, which provide real-time data and insights to optimize crane performance and maintenance. This digital ecosystem connects machines, data, and people, transforming how maintenance services are delivered and empowering our customers with transparency and speed. Our smart features, such as 'Follow Me' technology, enhance operational ease and efficiency by allowing intuitive, manual guidance of crane hooks, significantly reducing load cycle times. Furthermore, our Ecolifting™ vision drives us to develop and expand our portfolio of electrified and hybrid solutions, like the E-VER electric forklift and hybrid RTG cranes, to minimize environmental impact and support our customers' decarbonization goals. We are dedicated to a circular economy, leveraging digitalization and a deeply rooted safety culture to create lasting value for all our stakeholders and contribute to a more sustainable world.

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