Senior Crane Technician – Overhead Cranes Location: Melbourne, VIC Salary: $60 per hour + Super Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Crane Technician to join a specialist overhead crane business based in Melbourne.
This is a hands‐on role suited to an experienced Overhead Crane Technician, Crane Electrician or Electrical Technician with strong experience across crane servicing, breakdowns, maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
You'll be responsible for servicing and maintaining a range of overhead crane equipment across customer sites throughout Melbourne, while also providing technical support and guidance to other technicians.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair overhead cranes and lifting equipment
Carry out preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Diagnose and fault-find electrical, mechanical and control system issues
Complete breakdown repairs and respond to customer call outs
Carry out crane inspections, testing and adjustments
Work on motors, drives, controls, limit switches, pendant controls and electrical systems
Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Complete crane installations, upgrades and modifications where required
Identify faults and provide practical solutions to customers
Complete service reports, job documentation and maintenance records
Liaise directly with customers and provide technical advice




Assist with larger crane projects and complex repairs
Provide technical support and guidance to other technicians
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with relevant Australian Standards
About You
Previous experience working as an Overhead Crane Technician / Crane Electrician
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience
Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing overhead cranes
A-Grade Electrical Licence – essential
Strong knowledge of crane electrical systems, controls, motors and drives
Mechanical knowledge and the ability to carry out mechanical repairs
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
Experience working independently on customer sites
Strong communication and customer service skills
A strong safety focus and ability to work to Australian Standards
Current driver's licence
Ability to work as part of a team and provide technical support to junior technicians
Previous experience with EOT cranes, gantry cranes, hoists or other lifting equipment
What's On Offer
$60 per hour + Super
Permanent, full-time position
Monday – Friday
RDO and annual leave loading
Travel time paid
Company vehicle
Ongoing training and development
Work with an established specialist overhead crane business
Prospect to work on a wide range of crane equipment and projects
Genuine long-term career progression
Melbourne-based role with work across customer sites
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