Overhead Crane Service Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Overhead Cranes | Hoists | Industrial Equipment Service

Position Overview

Deanna Nesbit & Associates is recruiting an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician for an established industrial equipment and service organization serving manufacturing and heavy industrial customers in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Previous hands-on experience servicing, inspecting, maintaining, or repairing overhead cranes and hoists is required.

The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on overhead crane systems, hoists, controls, and drives.

The majority of work will be performed at customer facilities. This position requires a technician who can work independently, diagnose equipment problems, communicate effectively with customers, and maintain high safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Overhead Crane Service & Repair

• Troubleshoot and repair overhead cranes, hoists, crane controls, motors, and drives.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical equipment failures and perform necessary repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Identify malfunctioning components and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs following established safety procedures.

Inspections & Preventive Maintenance

• Perform inspections of overhead industrial cranes and hoists.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Identify equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, service documentation, and job-related time records.
• Communicate equipment concerns and repair recommendations to customers and management.

Customer Service & Field Support

• Travel to customer facilities throughout the assigned service territory.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding equipment conditions, service requirements, and repair recommendations.
• Coordinate with management and sales personnel regarding additional customer needs.
• Safely operate man lifts and other approved access equipment when performing work at elevated heights.
• Represent the organization professionally while working at customer locations.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience working on overhead cranes and hoists is mandatory.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a service technician, including relevant overhead crane service, maintenance, inspection, or repair experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing crane controls, motors, drives, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience performing overhead crane inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work safely at heights and use man lifts or similar access equipment.
• Ability to work independently at customer facilities.
• Strong customer communication and service documentation skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for service reports and job tracking.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education in industrial electricity, electromechanical systems, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with multiple overhead crane and hoist manufacturers.
• Welding or fabrication aptitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, climb, kneel, bend, reach overhead, push, and pull.
• Comfort working at elevated heights.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work around industrial machinery, noise, heat, and cold.
• Ability to safely use ladders, man lifts, hand tools, and required PPE.
• Manual dexterity to perform mechanical and electrical repairs.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

We are seeking a technician who already understands overhead crane and hoist systems and can contribute their experience from day one.

Ideal candidates may currently hold positions such as:

• Overhead Crane Service Technician
• Crane & Hoist Technician
• Overhead Crane Maintenance Technician
• Industrial Crane Service Technician
• Crane Inspection & Repair Technician

Candidates must have direct overhead crane experience to be considered. General industrial maintenance experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position.

Interested in Learning More?

Deanna Nesbit & Associates welcomes qualified overhead crane service professionals to contact us for a confidential discussion.

We look forward to connecting with experienced technicians interested in advancing their careers in overhead crane service and maintenance.