Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Charleston, we are looking for you as a(n) Crane Technician.

 

The Crane Technician (Crane/Hoist) is a multi-discipline mechanic and electrician that provides inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair services for all the Charleston site's cranes and hoists. Responsibilities include providing services in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner in compliance with all the site's safety procedures; performing inspections within the required timeframes to keep the site in regulatory compliance; coordinating with operations personnel to schedule work within the site's departments; and troubleshooting and repairing cranes/hoists when notified of breakdowns.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Inspect and document crane and hoist inspections within the required time intervals to maintain the site in regulatory compliance. Provide preventative maintenance (mechanically and electrically) measures to the site’s cranes and hoists. Troubleshoot and repair cranes (mechanically and electrically) and hoists when notified of breakdowns.

 

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology or related field or equivalent vocational/technical training. 5+ years of related work experience Experience with reading, understanding, and applying the contents of all applicable OSHA, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, EPA and other codes or regulations pertaining to manufacturing industry, in particular related to cranes/hoists. Experience with reading and comprehending mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics. Experience with fabrication shop equipment. Repair experience with gear drives, rigging, bearings, motors, instrumentation, electrical components.    What do we offer?   WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.    WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.   Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement   We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 27966    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.