Job Openings Overhead Crane Technician

About the job Overhead Crane Technician

Details of the Role:

The Overhead Crane Technician is responsible for the technical maintenance and troubleshooting of the thermal galvanizing installations at Limburgse Galvanisatie in Maasmechelen.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Performing recurring maintenance on installations (burners, overhead cranes (70%), extraction systems, monorail systems, immersion baths, zinc kettle, etc.).
  • Troubleshooting and resolving electrical or mechanical faults on the installations, mostly overhead cranes
  • Developing solutions to minimize breakdowns and reduce downtime as much as possible.
  • Organizing the technical on-call service.
  • Replacing parts
  • Advising management on technical optimizations and supporting the implementation of these improvements.
  • Maintenance = 65%
  • Troubleshooting = 30%
  • 5% production support (mainly restarting operations after issues)
  • 50% electrical faults and 50% mechanical faults.so50/50 split between mechanical and electrical tasks
  • Cleaning duties

Background/experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics or equivalent through experience.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in technical maintenance and troubleshooting of installations in an industrial environment, with proven experience in supervising technical staff.
  • Experience with thermal galvanizing installations is a plus.
    • No fear of heights.
    • 33% PLC-related work (recent investment in PLC-controlled machines)
    • Basic knowledge of overhead cranes, monorails, and electricity is essential

    More information:

    • Work schedule: shift system (6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00)
    • Occasional Saturday work during busy periods
    • The company has a U-shaped production line that is serially connected, meaning each step depends on the previous one
    • Multicultural working environment
    • Working on heights (overhead cranes)
    • 8 overhead cranes in total
    • Overhead cranes are positioned at 8 meters height
    • Crane brands used: CMC and DEMAG
    • Equipped with fixed walkways and a man lift (aerial work platform) for safe access
    • 4 mono rails