Overhead Crane Technician in Huntsville

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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Job Description

Seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Technician with strong electrical and mechanical skills who takes pride in quality workmanship and safety. The right candidate will have hands-on experience performing inspections, maintenance, and upgrades on overhead crane systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all types of overhead cranes and hoist systems

  • Perform preventive maintenance and complete detailed inspection reports

  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical crane components

  • Install, test, and calibrate radio controls and collision avoidance systems

  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and customer requirements

  • Support installation projects and assist with equipment upgrades

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience servicing and inspecting overhead cranes and hoists

  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

  • Proven experience installing radios and collision avoidance systems

  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

  • Comfortable working at heights and in industrial environments

  • Clean driving record

  • Familiar with InspectAll software

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.