Crane Mechanic Job Description
Crane mechanic
provides all maintenance and repair of all heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, and related energy management systems.
Crane Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective crane mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included crane mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Inspect cranes, hoists, and other WHE to diagnose source of trouble, dismantle or partly dismantle WHE and perform repairs that mainly involve the use of hand and power tools
Inspecting, certifying, testing, and maintaining Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) and Mobile Cranes in accordance with EM 385-1-1, NAVFAC P-307, 29 CFR Part 1910, and 29 CFR Part 1926
Replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock, and ordering the production of a replacement part by a machine shop or sending the machine to a machine shop for major repairs
Perform crane operations and rigging - meeting the personnel qualifications requirements in paragraph 16.B of EM 385-1-1
Preparing written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops
Reassembling machines and making all necessary adjustments for operation
Strong experience in operating, maintaining and repairing WHE, per NAVFAC P-307
Inspect and test crane and trackage per NAVFACINST 11230.1
To carry out all maintenance repairs and modifications on Mobile Harbor Cranes, Rubber Gantry Cranes, Spreaders and other plant and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Practice and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Performs crane and other weight handling equipment (WHE) maintenance and repairs in accordance with the NAVFAC P-307 using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications
Crane Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Crane Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: WHE
Education for Crane Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the crane mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Military, Department of Education, Education, Diesel, Technical, Industrial, Performance, Engineering, Technology
Skills for Crane Mechanic
Desired skills for crane mechanic include:
CANBUS
EKS
PAT
ECOS & MEGA-TRACK system
Chain falls
ECOS & MEGA-TRACK systems
Gears
Lever operated hoists
Order to repair pneumatic systems and communicate with electricians
Preventive maintenance of bearings
Desired experience for crane mechanic includes:
A minimum 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment
Factory, vocational or mechanical training is a plus
History of working with different forms of mobile crane equipment preferred, specifically Manitowoc National and Grove cranes
The ability to perform thorough and accurate crane inspections
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, CDL a plus
The ability to read schematics (both electrical and hydraulic)
Crane Mechanic Examples
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Crane Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of crane mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for crane mechanic
- Understands and follows alignment procedures for aligning shafts, couplings or other similar items
- Troubleshoots hydraulic system on bridge cranes, container cranes and mobile cranes
- Submits proper documentation for ordering material and parts
- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
- Must have a knowledge and ability to properly adjust and repair crane brake systems
- Test operates cranes to verify proper operations
- Understands industry safe work practices
- Repairs electro-mechanical equipment if needed
- Repairs and maintains cranes, vertical transportation equipment (VTE) such as lifts, and trackage, and elevators using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments
- Able to plan and schedule work and resources, ordering parts and report
Qualifications for crane mechanic
- Ability to perform task independently without direct supervision
- Safe work habits and history
- Willingness to travel to various job sites
- A minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician
- Demonstrate competency in the diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting of various mobile cranes
- Experience in preventative maintenance (oil changes) and light equipment repair (break jobs)
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Crane Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a crane mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for crane mechanic
- Perform major overhaul Cummins’s crane engine Model C3.8
- Commissioning crane after major repair upgrading or new crane installation
- Identify and order all created mechanical part with least supervision and guiding
- Table top crane hydraulic system troubleshooting for junior persons
- Perform Overhaul life boat winch, turn end to end and replace wire rope
- Modify, diagnose and upgrade crane hydraulic system
- Perform inspection and quality control repair crane boom chord, lattice and structure according AWS D1.1
- Able to plan major activity in the complete loop started from work plan, material, manpower, executing coordinate with parties throughout reporting
- Conduct major overhaul to crane winch, inspect structure, gantry, thrust bushing, bearing, main hook, counter balance valve, direction control valve
- Perform inspection coat and painting with specification GPR
Qualifications for crane mechanic
- Light troubleshooting of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Must have mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics
- Must be a self-starter with the initiative to advance
- Must have a clean background and demonstrate safe work habits
- Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service is essential
- Basic set of hand tools required
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Crane Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of crane mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for crane mechanic
- Able to inspection and replace ball bearing pedestal crane
- Replacing defective parts, cleaning equipment, testing machinery, and overhauling cranes
- Technicians diagnose problems by operating the machines or inspecting the equipment with the help of computerized testing tools, calibration appliances, and micrometers
- They may also estimate the cost of repairs, order parts, and track crane maintenance by writing technical reports
- Load bulk material into, dump trailer, roll off containers
- Feed material into chopper with crane
- Maintain clean and organized work area/yard
- Perform maintenance on equipment and chopper as requird
- Complete full inspection report prior to use of equipment
- Personable and able to interact with customers
Qualifications for crane mechanic
- Familiarity with construction/heavy equipment a plus
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant driving experience
- Manitowoc, Grove and GMK crane experience preferred but experience with other brands such as Todano, Kobelco, Link-Belt, Liebherr is also acceptable
- Crane assembly and disassembly experience a plus
- Cummins training is a plus
- Must own tools to perform the various job duties
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Crane Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a crane mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for crane mechanic
- Performing routine vehicle maintenance
- Using diagnostic tools to test components
- Analyze malfunctions, perform repairs and maintains mobile cranes, facility cranes and miscellaneous equipment as identified in the NAVFAC P-307
- Troubleshoot equipment systems and subsystems including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic
- Perform unscheduled and scheduled maintenance as prescribed by OEM and P-307
- Remove, disassemble, rebuild and reinstall systems such as booms, hoists, outrigger beams
- Test, adjust and repair subsystems with hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical components, various control systems, safety devices such as Load Moment Indicators, ATB block, data systems, re-program load moment systems, program and calibrate pulse computer and associated safety / electrical control components
- Remove, install, and rebuild, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, swivels, valves and control systems
- Identify the function and operation of single speed, two speed, step type, secondary reactor and adjustable frequency A.C
- Perform brake electrical adjustments and troubleshooting, perform electrical preventative maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and repairs on 3-Phase and Single Phase A.C
Qualifications for crane mechanic
- WHE and Crane certifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1, NAVFAC P-307, 29 CFR Part 1910, and 29 CFR Part 1926
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operating, maintaining and repairing WHE, per NAVFAC P-307
- Qualified per NAVFACINST 11230.1 for crane and trackage inspection
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather
- Experience in Machinery Maintenance preferred
- Must be qualified in Under the Hook Lifting within 90 days
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Crane Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of crane mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for crane mechanic
- Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning work to crane mechanics, identification and research of repair parts as required, assisting crane mechanics with troubleshooting, rebuilding, and performance of repairs, verifying work performed by crane mechanics was performed correctly in accordance with established guidelines provided by OEM and completely to include completion of Service Repair Orders (SRO) prior to submitting them to the WHE Inspection Section
- Inspect, maintain, repair, rebuild, retrofit, modify, assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, calibrate, adjust, and test mechanical systems and or subsystems of all types of cranes such as, but not limited to cab operated, radio controlled, jib type, pendant operated, Know, understand, and work in compliance with SHEA and other applicable codes and regulations for overhead cranes
- Coordinate and work with management, engineering, equipment vendors, and other organizations to analyze equipment design requirements and capabilities
- Determine and/or develop methods where procedures may not be available
- Devise and make shop aids to facilitate work
- Operate and utilize mechanical, test equipment and test systems, precision devices in failure analysis, all forms of predictive/preventative technologies, as required on cranes
- Operate, use and maintain overhead maintenance work platforms
- Maintain, adjust, install and repair, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric brake system components on cranes and bridges as requires
- Maintain mechanical crane and hoist systems including cables, chain, sheaves and hooks
- Maintain logs, charts, and perform written and verbal tie-in records
Qualifications for crane mechanic
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician back ground Diploma / High vocational certificate of mechanic or Auto mechanical for (Onshore crane maintenance)
- Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic, heavy duty of machinery, caterpillar / cummins Engine
- Valid offshore crane operator’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Able to work onshore or offshore as necessary
- Demonstrates safe work habits and with good history of incident free operations
- Knowledgeable with behavioral based safety and incident investigation techniques