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Overhead Crane & Hoist Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

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Overhead Crane & Hoist Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

East Peoria, IL Sunday-Thursday | 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM


$20-$26/hour DOE + Shift Differential


Full-Time | Overtime Available| This is not an operator position


You will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the plant.


Put Your Crane Experience To Work!

If you have experience maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes and hoists, we're looking for someone with your background.

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Technician to support crane and lifting equipment maintenance at a Caterpillar facility in East Peoria.

This role is designed for a technician who understands crane systems and is comfortable diagnosing both mechanical and electrical issues. You'll work hands-on with overhead cranes, hoists, lifting devices, controls, motors, brakes, and related industrial equipment


What You Will Be Doing:

  • Perform preventive maintenance on overhead cranes and hoists
  • Inspect cranes, hoists, and lifting devices for proper operation and safety
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical crane failures
  • Diagnose problems with motors, brakes, controls, switches, relays, contactors, and sensors
  • Perform repairs based on inspection and troubleshooting findings
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
  • Troubleshoot industrial electrical circuits and crane controls
  • Respond to breakdowns and emergency crane repairs
  • Complete work orders and document inspection and repair activity
  • Perform maintenance and repairs while working from lifts and other approved access equipment
  • Follow lockout/tagout and site safety requirements
  • Support additional industrial and facility maintenance when needed


What You Will Work On:

  • Overhead bridge cranes and hoists
  • Crane motors, brakes, controls, and electrical components
  • Contactors, relays, switches, sensors, and control circuits
  • Lifting devices and material handling equipment
  • Mechanical and electrical crane systems
  • Overhead doors and dock equipment
  • Industrial facility equipment

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