Crane & Heavy Equipment Specialist (Starship)

3 нед. назад

СШАOnsite

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Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of cranes and heavy lifting equipment.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability
Execute maintenance and emergency procedures for lifting and heavy equipment systems
Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for assemblies
Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex lifting and heavy equipment systems
Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional/leak checks post-rework
Drive forklifts and other company equipment
Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure equipment operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common repairs

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience with crane and heavy equipment service and maintenance
Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours min)
Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Willing to travel up to 25%
Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and working at heights
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Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Work in compliance with the applicable and industry standards and regulations
Understanding of basic rigging and securing best practices
Read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that the given load, securing method, transport, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with the lift/transport plan
Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Analytic thinker who gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
Experience in aerospace maintenance, lifting systems, or vehicle assembly operations
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

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The Crane and Heavy Equipment Specialist is a highly skilled and respected professional responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of complex lifting and heavy equipment systems, including cranes, heavy lifting equipment, and related support systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple teams to ensure mission-critical operations are executed flawlessly. The specialist is a proactive leader who drives safety, mentors team members, and implements innovative solutions to enhance team performance and system reliability. doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead, we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require direct work with the engineers and technicians who design and build unique machines and perform risk analysis together to map out the maintenance strategy and find the best condition monitoring systems to monitor the performance.