Crane Tech Standard

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

We are seeking a Crane Technician to join our team at our plant located in Pueblo, Colorado.  In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes and rigging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operators.

The Crane Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager, Crane Manager, Crane Maintenance Foreman, General Foreman Shops, Foreman Shops, Mill Maintenance Foreman and Mill Electrical Foreman. 



* Inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, assemble, and dismantle overhead cranes and rigging equipment


* Work with all Shops machines and equipment, mobile equipment of every kind, all structures, production equipment, systems, appropriate hand power and measuring tools, prints and drawings and necessary safety equipment


* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical crane components and associated hoisting equipment


* Identify safety hazards and remove cranes or rigging from service when unsafe conditions are identified


* Perform alignment, testing and inspections in accordance with safety and regulatory standards


* Interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics 


* Use proper crane hand signals and operate cranes as required


* Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training across crane and rigging disciplines  


* Operate mobile equipment in support of maintenance activities


* Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations


* Work in both inside and outside environmental condition, while exposed to elevated noise levels, vibrations, extreme cold and heart; conditions which require use of a respirator or dust mask; in close proximity to moving parts, electrical currents; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to natural gas, high heat, hot surfaces, molten metal, chemicals, oils and lubricants

Requirements


* Minimum 2,000 hours of relevant crane maintenance experience and training


* Certification in one of the following: Overhead Crane Mechanical Maintenance or Overhead Crane Electrical Maintenance


* Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in all four areas: Crane Maintenance- Mechanical, Crane Maintenance – Electrical, Crane Inspector and Rigging Inspector


* Strong Mechanical and/or electrical experience


* Strong troubleshooting, repair and installation skills


* Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and a mobile equipment qualification


* Physical ability to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, hear, etc.

and the ability to constantly exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently exert forces up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push and pull

The above ...