Journeyman Crane Mechanic
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Apply to this jobThe Journeyman Crane Mechanic is responsible for the daily inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of cranes and other lifting equipment. This role requires experience diagnosing and maintaining electrical and control systems, including AC/DC converters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) from multiple manufacturers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and industrial control systems involving both low- and high-voltage equipment.
**This is a union position and all wages are determined per Collective Bargaining Agreement**
- Maintains, tests, and repairs low to high voltage electrical equipment, including circuits, transformers, high voltage switches, and motor control centers.
- Maintenance of motor repair, to include Cummins Hybrid maintenance, hydraulic systems, troubleshooting, repair, and CAN bus systems.
- Reads, interprets, and assists in the design of electrical and electronic schematics, mechanical and instrumentation drawings, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings necessary to install, service, and repair equipment in accordance with related regulations and vendor specifications.
- Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to determine the cause of equipment malfunction and establish the necessary repairs utilizing visual inspection, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment.
- May perform Welding / Fabrication 3G and 4G.
- Ensures the operational condition of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and repairs per manufacturer’s recommendations on equipment to ensure that it is safe and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
- Analyze and diagnose any potential malfunctions, defects, damage, or excessive wear.
- Repair or replace any malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical equipment and subassemblies.
- Regularly test overhauled equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
- Ensures accuracy while maintaining all equipment maintenance files.
- Ensures that services provided follow all safety procedures. This will include the requirement to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety toe boots, protective hard hats, ear protection, and safety glasses, when applicable.
- Maintain company values, rules, policies, and procedures to fulfill the company's mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
- All other duties as assigned by management and/or supervisor.
Summary
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild cranes and lifting equipment.
Job title
Journeyman Crane Mechanic
Experience level
journeyman level
Industry
industrial equipment
Location requirements
Oakland, CA, USA; on-site work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Oakland, CA, USA