Equipment Specialist

The Equipment Specialist provides technical support to manufacturing operations by performing, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and upgrades to cranes.

This role ensures all crane safety systems are maintained and that operation, inspection, and maintenance records are kept current.

Additionally, the Equipment Specialist performs or assists with troubleshooting and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.

They also provide training to electricians, millwrights, operators, and others to reduce downtime, minimize costs, and enhance production efficiencies.

- Accountable for all installed cranes: In addition to performing regular maintenance and repairs to the cranes, the position will support operations and maintenance management regarding the safety and reliability of the cranes.
- Provides engineering support to operations and maintenance in the troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of cranes.
- Provides regular review of all PM programs and inspections of cranes and lifting devices to improve reliability and ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Works with stores to maintain critical inventory and order necessary materials and parts for maintenance and installation.
- Provides complete project management for new installations or modifications and upgrades to existing installations.
- Creates and/or maintains current documentation of maintenance and operating logs.
- Actively engage with management commitment and responsibility required for creating and maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
- Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of cranes and lifting technologies.
- After hours, emergency and weekend work will be required.
- Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager.

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