About the Company
Craneworks is a leader in high-compliance crane services, trusted by defense and government customers who require safe, reliable, and mission-ready equipment. Each year, we inspect 1,000+ cranes and deliver numerous new hoists and cranes while ensuring compliance with OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and DoD standards. Customers choose Craneworks when mission readiness, safety, and compliance cannot be compromised.
Position Summary
The Overhead Projects Crane Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, overhauls and modernizations. This may include inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of overhead crane systems. This role requires expertise across mechanical, electrical, and structural components, with accountability for conducting OSHA and NAVFAC P-307 inspections and ensuring adherence to industry standards including OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, and EM-385. OHP Technician play a critical role in maintaining operational readiness for defense and industrial applications.
Responsibilities:
Functional Requirements
- Fabricate and assembly Overhead Bridge Crane Systems.
- Installation, modernization and in-field repairs.
- Responsible for all Richmond Shop Operations.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural crane components, including:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Structural
- Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot crane system issues, including mechanical, electrical, and structural.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company, industry, and government regulations.
- Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and tools.
- Continuously develop technical knowledge and obtain required certifications.
Team Support
- Interact with other team members, supervisors, and customers as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 5 years of experience as an Overhead Service Technician, or a related field.
- Understand crane terminology, components, and operation.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and structural crane components.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, and EM-385 safety and operational standards.
- Knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps weight handling equipment programs.
- Experience with NAVFAC P-307 inspections and compliance.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings.
- Strong computer skills for reporting, documentation, and project tracking.
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) base access.
- Ability to work at heights up to 130 feet.
- Ability to work independently.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- AWS certified welder.
- Machinist Skills.
- Factory training in crane control systems.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Required to be obtained within 6 months of hire, if not already held.
- Level II NDT Inspector in magnetic particle and dye penetrant methods
- Required to be obtained within 6 months of hire ,if not already held.
- Licensed forklift and manlift operator.
Physical Requirements:
This job operates in field environments, which may include both indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to industrial noise and moving equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
- Regularly required to lift, carry, push or move 50 pounds; occasionally may be required to move heavier loads with assistance.
- Must be able to work at heights up to 130 feet above the ground level.
- Must be able to use hands and arms to handle tools, operate equipment, and perform physical tasks.
- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and dusty environments.
- Must maintain the visual and auditory ability to safely navigate job sites and operate or work around heavy equipment.
Travel Requirements:
Some overnight travel may be required, up to 70% of the time. The travel may be local, regional, or national and may be by car, rail, or air.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.