Job Description
Manufacturing facilities improve uptime through timely crane repairs and maintenance, ensuring heavy equipment lifts smoothly without interruptions. This role installs wiring, assembles components, and troubleshoots 480VAC systems for better productivity in industrial settings.
Patriot Crane & Hoist, a division of American Equipment Holdings, offers crane solutions in the United States alongside weighing and below-hook services. They serve over 800 customers with comprehensive solutions including OSHA inspections, rigging, engineering, fabrication, modernizations, and training via ISO certifications.
Technicians perform preventative maintenance on overhead cranes, consult clients on repairs, generate sales leads during calls, document work in service reports using software, start-up new crane installations involving PLC programming and Variable Frequency Drives. They work at heights using PPE including hard hats and harnesses, operate fleet vehicles provided by the company, and troubleshoot AC/DC motors with 2-year experience. Large-scale projects may require delayed overtime handling up to 50 lbs lifting. Interactions include on-site manager coordination; one constraint is balancing independent site work with variable shift demands.
Compensation includes health insurance plans like Cigna and Kaiser, plus 401K matching at 6% employee contribution. Positions operate in Jacksonville, Florida with potential travel and overnight stays. Schedules run Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts with call or overtime availability. Benefits encompass critical illness policies, educational reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, basic and voluntary life insurance, paid time off accruing over time, and tilt-a-rack PPE discounts.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, modernizations on electric overhead traveling cranes
- Consult with customers on repair and safety issues
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and breakdowns
- Generate sales leads during service calls
- Accurately and neatly document service reports
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Perform new crane wiring, assembly, installation, start-up
- Travel as required
Requirements
- A.A. degree or equivalent vocational training
- 2-year hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance
- Knowledge of AC/DC theory
- Troubleshooting 480VAC 3 phase motor control systems
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment
- Willingness to work overtime
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Pass drug-screen and background check
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to safety
- Experience in Variable Frequency Drives preferred
- PLC programming preferred
- Crane maintenance experience preferred
- Ability to lift, climb, move up to 50 lbs