Crane Service Technician

Shannahan Crane & Hoist, LLC has an opening for a Crane Service Technicians. Our primary company mission is to install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair overhead crane and hoisting equipment within our customer’s facilities. Shannahan Crane & Hoist has two locations in St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, KS- this position will service customers within the Kansas City and St. Louis area. Shannahan Crane & Hoist is family owned and has been in business for over 60 years.

For more information about Shannahan visit the website at www.shannahancrane.com .

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility is to provide quality installations, inspections, fabrication maintenance and repairs of hoist and crane equipment. Breakdowns will require troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components and circuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect overhead industrial cranes and hoists to verify safety and compliance with manufacturer, OSHA and ANSI standards
• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment (strong knowledge of motor skills)
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance activities on equipment
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs
• Provide a high level of communication with both office and customers of repairs performed, future needs, equipment id, etc.
• Take home truck, current model vehicles, DOT register

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good mechanical and electrical skills required
• Minimum one to five years of work experience with similar types of equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Machining and welding skills are a plus
• You will need to pass drug test and periodic drug tests
• Current driver’s license and safe driving record is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• We require you take a mechanical, electrical and a basic knowledge test

Work Environment Considerations:

• Work various environments and working conditions depending on assignment
• Occasional overtime required
• Occasional out of town work required
• Work is at heights
• Some heavy lifting required

Updated Expanded Benefit Package:

• Medical Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FlexSystem)
• Uniforms daily
• 401k matching plan
• Paid holidays plus personal days PTO
• Monthly safety training
• Out of town per diem
• Overtime and double time

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and field service providers including Shannahan Crane & Hoist, American Equipment, Allied Crane, Eastern Crane & Hoist, Facilities Engineering, Kistler Crane & Hoist, Pacific Crane & Hoist, and Washington Crane & Hoist. The consolidated entity is one of the largest independently owned overhead crane and hoist solutions providers in the country, serving over 4,000 customers nationwide. Together, American Equipment Holdings companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training.Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.