Chain Motor / Hoist Maintenance Technician

Location

Escondido, CA | United States

Job description

Job Summary:

The technician would be responsible for inventorying, inspecting, and testing hoist equipment. Responsible for timely completion of repairs and project requests. Responsible for monitoring, the maintenance and cleaning of hoists. Will update project schedules as appropriate when hoist inspections are complete and successful.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain housekeeping of workspace to meet safety standards and follow all safety guidelines.
• Test hoists using test stand to certify and inspect hoist capacity.
• Perform full hoist teardown and inspection on an annual basis for certification.
• Clean and measure internal hoist components using precision instruments.
• Create an annual certification document upon successful hoist testing.
• Clean and lubricate hoist chains.
• Perform frequent hoist test upon return from tours, events and projects.
• Replace defective hoist components - chains, breaks, gears, hooks, etc.
• Prepare and package hoist kits and extras for shipping.
• Collaborate and communicate with leadership and teams to ensure timely delivery of equipment.
• Maintain quality assurance and inventory of supplies and ensuring each hoist kit has the proper quantity of accessories and required certifications.
• Timely completion of hoist kit assembly to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure hoist kits are delivered with no quality issues (missing parts or non-working parts)
• Review inventory of hoists returned from tours/events to ensure all items are accounted for as outlined in inventory sheets.
• Complete visual and functional inspection of hoists received from tours/events to ensure all are in working condition.
• Clean, reorganize, and recertify as needed.
• Follow standard maintenance protocol to ensure compliance is always met.
• Create and submit restock requests for replacement parts and tools.
• Manage priorities/tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and overtime as required to complete projects on schedule.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience with hoisting/rigging equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must pass certification training.
• Basic computer skills which include but is not limited to the following: writing, modifying and editing text using work processing applications; create and format simple spreadsheets, know how to forward emails and cc emails; understand how to search, assess search and download information from the internet.
• Strong team player attitude; maintain flexibility within the changing business priorities.
• Metal Fabrication and Machine shop skills would be an added bonus for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move throughout warehouse to facilitate processes; repetitive motion activities may be involved.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight up to 60 lbs.

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Salary

$22 - $26 per hour