Overhead Crane Technician - Houston

Handling Systems & Conveyors

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

HSC was established in 1992

Home office: Mabelvale, Arkansas

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

Service Locations: Montgomery, AL & Houston, TX

HSC Offers professional engineering services with communications and documentation

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

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

Full time QUALITY Program

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.

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

This position does require OT, weekends, and holidays. It also requires travel. (based on customer needs and location)
Company offers Double time for Sundays and Holidays. 

Candidates MUST have experience as an overhead crane technician

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Perform Scheduled preventive maintenance

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

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

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

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:

Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines

Ability to work independently

Ability to fabricate and weld (certified) is a plus

Ability to perform inspection to OSHA/ANSI criteria

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits

Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment

Ability to read drawings and electrical diagrams

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

Must follow all safety guidelines

Maintain confidentiality

Quality & results driven

Good driving record

Additional Requirements:

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

Must be able to work overtime as need by customer

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

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

Must be able to frequently lift 25 lbs

Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs

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

Position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling & crawling.

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

Competitive pay structure and benefit package. 401K with matching - Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - PTO