Apprentice Technician - Columbus, OH Konecranes 266 reviews - Gahanna,
OH At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on
the people behind the Konecranes name people committed to providing our
customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their
businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. This is what
makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Are you looking to gain
experience in an entry level position that will take you to the next
level? Konecranes, one of the leading companies in the industrial world
is looking for an apprentice/helper with an electrical background. This
role will entail electrical and mechanical inspections that will lead to
planning and the repair of overhead cranes. You will be expected to know
service policies and review with our clients the repairs that need made
and the course of action that will need to be taken. You will also have
the opportunity to generate sales and service leads if possible.
Konecranes employees work in a safety first type of environment and dont
mind heights or working on mechanical parts. As an apprentice, you will
have the opportunity to experience new and challenging situations with
each job that will benefit your electrical background. PRINCIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform maintenance inspections on electric overhead
traveling cranes at customer locations. * Conduct extensive on site
electrical, electronic and mechanical troubleshooting to determine cause
for equipment malfunction and establish the necessary repairs utilizing
visual inspection, test procedures and appropriate test equipment. *
Perform on site repairs on overhead traveling cranes in conjunction with
planned repairs as part of customer's maintenance contract, in response
to a service call or on an emergency call due to an equipment breakdown.
- Responsible for a basic understanding and working knowledge or all
CSA, OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and other codes or regulations pertaining to our
industry. Must be able to get specific regulations if requested. *
Responsible for completing all daily paperwork required accurately and
completely. * Document and log any quotations you provide customers
(either verbal or written) and generate a document or copy of your quote
for use as a follow-up sheet. * Review with the customer all repairs you
performed and get their signature on the daily service report indicating
their acceptance of proper and completed work. * Responsible for
maintaining a professional appearance and image at all times. * Maintain
all company equipment and assets in proper working order and neat or
clean. * Maintain a stock of the appropriate forms and literature on the
service vehicle and be capable of utilizing the proper documentation and
forms used by the service department. * Responsible for keeping a proper
stock level of inventory and line stock items on the service vehicle. *
Accountable for all the company issued tools, ladders, and inventory
levels assigned to you. * Responsible for generating sales and service
leads during service calls and identifying the proper personnel of the
customer's need and level of interest. * Must develop a thorough working
knowledge of our service literature, service policies and labor rates. *
Must provide customers with a "Safety Summary" on any safety items
noticed during service visits and bring back a signed copy of the
document as evidence of our notice to the customer. (This is a basic
professional courtesy required at all times. It also may protect from
any liability if the crane is used.) * Must maintain regular
communication with the local office and/or call in a minimum of once per
day to the service branch. * Responsible for understanding the
procurement of basic parts on service jobs, completing the proper
purchase orders and developing a good working knowledge of local vendors
and vendor stocked parts. If the job permits or the situation warrants,
all the ordering of parts for jobs should be done by the technician
servicing the account and this time should be billed to the project. *
Responsible for working a "fair share" of any 24-hour calls and overtime
necessary. This will be divided as equally as possible by the service
supervisor/planner. * Responsible for completing a "Safety Audit" on the
limit switches and proper general operation of any crane you have worked
on or inspected prior to leaving the customer's premises. REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year experience involving electrical and
electronic troubleshooting and repair. Must have good mechanical
aptitude, good driving record and cannot be afraid of heights. Prior
experience on cranes a plus. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have and maintain
a good driving record, including a valid drivers license. Must be
willing and able to work off the ground. Must be able to work varied
overtime, as required by customer, be available for on call as part of
the service office rotation and be able to travel and work out of town,
on occasion. Must be able work off step ladders, climb fixed or step
ladders, work from various type lifts, wear full body harness fall
protection equipment and use properly, wear canister type mask and/or
self-contained breathing apparatus when required as personal protective
equipment (PPE). Frequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing
10- 20 pounds and occasional lifting of parts and/or components weighing
30-50 pounds. Infrequent lifting of parts and/or components weighing
over 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk and climb for extended
periods. EDUCATION: Associates degree in Industrial Electricity,
Electronic Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent
vocational/technical training and experience are preferred. Equal
Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other
Protected Category * KC #monus #cbus #nxt Konecranes is a world-leading
group of Lifting Businesses, serving a broad range of customers. We are
truly a global company with 17,000 employees at 600 locations in 50
countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the
efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We
believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible
performance. Nearest Major Market: Columbus 9 hours ago - save job -
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