Industrial Maintenance Crane Technician

About Us:

FindStaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across both blue and white collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involvement in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.

The Company:

With over 70 years' experience, our client is one of the world's leaders in applying innovation and technology to iron castings with delivering world-class components for the rail, mining, automotive, consumer and industrial markets since 1946.

The Role

The Crane Technician's primary role will be responsible for servicing & repairing all overhead / bridge / gantry cranes and hoists on-site, ranging in capacity from 250 - 10,000kg.

The position will be on dayshift working 10 hours per shift.

Mandatory working days would be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (penalty rates applicable). There is flexibility with start times and remaining works days.

Some tasks include:

• Carry out inspections and maintenance of electrical/mechanical components of all overhead cranes and hoists,
• Diagnose and repair faults on crane equipment,
• Report on condition of crane equipment and provide direction/input,
• Maintain and improve the crane spares store,
• Perform other foundry maintenance work as required.

Requirements:

• Trade qualification,
• Strong knowledge/experience within the Crane Industry with good mechanical aptitude, preferably with Demag equipment,
• Knowledge of the Australian Crane Codes and Standards,
• High Risk EWP License and Working at Heights certificate,
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment,
• The ability to work autonomously and use your initiative whilst being a key player in a successful maintenance team.
• Basic Rigger qualifications would be beneficial

In return our client offers:

• Immediate start
• Above award rates
• Consistent available overtime, with applicable penalty payments.
• Consistent planned workflow.
• Work life balance

What you need to do now

This is an excellent opportunity to expand and share your knowledge and to work with a well-established team of industry professionals.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

Should your application be successful you will be contacted by our Recruitment Manager via email and phone. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.