ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
We are an employee owned company offering competitive pay as well as a generous benefits package that includes vacation, a 401K plan, health insurance, dental insurance and more. We are seeking an electrical engineer with the following qualifications and experience:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BS or higher in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant industrial motor control design experience are required. Overhead crane control system experience is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
- Prior experience with industrial motor control system development is required
- Basic knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes and materials
PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH:
- Electro-mechanical products
- AC Motors
- DC Motors
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Familiarity with appropriate NEC and UL guidelines and processes
- Experience with general manufacturing processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects with a mix of technologies and deadlines
- Design experience utilizing a computer-aided design system
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Email resume to info@cranetrol.com
Learn more about CRANEtrol® here.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN
Foley Material Handling / CRANEtrol® has an immediate opening for an Electrical Design Technician. This position works directly with our engineering and production departments to provide design, engineering, purchasing, planning, and administrative support as required.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Purchasing preparation and material expediting duties for our electrical engineers and designers.
- Assist our electrical engineers and designers in maintaining job drawings. This will include making drawing revisions as required
- Maintain electrical job file archives.
- Assist in maintaining warranty call logs and in resolving field warranty issues
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be task and detail oriented and have experience with industrial electrical installations
- Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
- Basic computer and software skills are required. Must be able to use standard office software such as Microsoft Office suite.
- Basic AutoCAD experience is required
This opportunity provides a path to our Electrical Designer position.
Email resume to info@cranetrol.com
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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER
Ability to assemble components such as bearings and installing couplings. Basic mechanical knowledge and able to use basic hand tools. 1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
MANUAL MACHINIST
Manual machinist who can run lathes, mills, drill presses, boring mills, etc. off blueprints with limited supervision from start to finish. 1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
WELDER/FITTER
Virginia Crane is actively seeking a Welder / Fitter who can weld with Flux Cored Arc Process. The candidate must Pass a full penetration test. Must be able to fabricate off shop drawings. This is a position open for 1st shift (40-56 hours per week) in Ashland, VA.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
Skills:
- Weld
- Flux Cored Arc Process
- Mig and Tig Welding
- Welding Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Welding equipment and tool knowledge
- Work 8-10 hours per day +, and Saturdays as required
- Shift is 6am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
- Able to work safely in a Heavy Industrial environment
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
- Health Insurance covered for the employee
- Spouse, dependent, and family health insurance coverage available
- Dental Insurance available
- Vision Insurance available
- $15,000 Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 401K with up to a 25% Employer match
- Paid time off 16 days after 1 year of service
- 7 1/2 paid Holidays per year
- Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Option Plan
APPRENTICE WELDER
MANUAL/CNC MACHINIST
Virginia Crane is actively seeking a Manual or CNC Machinist. The ideal Manual Machinist must be able to run Manual or CNC lathes, mills, drill presses, boring mills, and etc. from provided blueprints with limited supervision. 1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week in Ashland, VA. Email Resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
Skills:
- Manual or CNC Machinist
- Run Manual or CNC Lathe and Manual or CNC Milling Machine
- Run drill press
- Run Boring Mills
- Read Blueprints
- Use calipers and other tools to complete jobs
- Set up, edit, operate, and run CNC Machine
- Must have tool knowledge
- Work 8 - 10 hours per day +, and Saturdays as required.
- Shift is 6am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
- Able to work safely in a Heavy Industrial environment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance covered for the employee
- Spouse, dependent, and family health insurance coverage available
- Dental Insurance available
- Vision Insurance available
- $15,000 Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 401K with up to a 25% Employer match
- Paid time off 16 days after 1 year of service
- 7 1/2 paid Holidays per year
- Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Option Plan
INSTALLATION CREW
Responsible for the demolition and erection of overhead crane systems. Successful candidate should posses the following:
- Leadership skills and a strong desire to work safely and efficiently in a industrial environment.
- Strong rigging skills, to include preparation of rigging plans.
- Understanding of mobile crane load charts.
- Assembly of large structural components, mechanical and torque bolted connections.
- Millwright skills to install or retrofit equipment with new or replacement motors, gearboxes and shafting.
- Experience in the use of survey type equipment such as Total Station or similar, to measure crane & runway elevations and alignments is a plus.
- Must posses driver license and be able to pass background checks to enter government facilities.
Top industry pay. Excellent benefits to include paid vacation, sick days, health insurance, short & long disability plan, 401K & ESOP.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Primary responsibility is to provide inspections, maintenance and repairs of hoist and crane equipment. Breakdowns will require troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components and circuits.
Tasks and responsibilities include the following:
- Inspect overhead industrial cranes and hoists to verify safety and compliance with manufacturer, OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair overhead material handling equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment (strong knowledge of motor controls).
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
- Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.
- Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
- Provide a high level of communication with both customer and office.
Work various environments and working conditions depending on assignment.
Occasional overtime required.
Working at heights & some heavy lifting.
Applicants with fewer qualifications will be considered at a lower level.
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, ability to trouble-shoot 480VAC 3-phase motor control systems and strong mechanical aptitude, all of which has been developed through a minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment and/or equivalent military experience. Must also have a valid driver license, demonstrate a proven commitment to safety, and be comfortable working at heights. Some overnight travel may be required.
We offer competitive compensation package based on experience including benefits and ESOP, 401k retirement plan. Successful passing of drug screen and background check required.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
APPRENTICE SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
ELECTRICIAN/START UP TECHNICIAN
Virginia Crane is actively seeking a n Electrician who can understand electrical drawings/troubleshoot and start up Overhead Cranes during the manufacture in the shop. This is a position open for 1st shift (40-56 hours per week) in Ashland, VA. Email Resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com
Skills:
- Ability to read and understand electrical blue prints.
- Able to troubleshoot all electrical components of a Crane.
- Able to program and start up Cranes.
- VFD experience a must FUJI; MAGNATEK; TOSHIBA; ABB
- 480-volt AC and 250-volt DC experience.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience a must.
- Show up to work on time every day.
- Work 8 - 10 hours per day +, and Saturdays as required.
- Shift is 6am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
- Able to work safely in a Heavy Industrial environment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance covered for the employee
- Spouse, dependent, and family health insurance coverage available
- Dental Insurance available
- Vision Insurance available
- $15,000 Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 401K with up to a 25% Employer match
- Paid time off 16 days after 1 year of service
- 7 1/2 paid Holidays per year
- Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Option Plan
ELECTRIC APPRENTICE
AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC
OVERHEAD AND MOBILE CRANE INSPECTOR
We are actively seeking an individual with overhead and mobile crane experience. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of reporting to several jobsites throughout the day to provide quality inspections and maintain of overhead lifting equipment. Previous experience with crane and hoist operations, electrical or mechanical experience is a plus.
Tasks and responsibilities include the following:
- Inspect overhead and mobile cranes to verify safety and compliance with manufacturers, OSHA regulations and ANSI/ASME standards.
- Work and train with field Inspectors for proficiency with inspection, troubleshooting and all aspects of repairs.
- Become an Overhead Crane Inspector and a Mobile Crane Inspector as soon as possible.
- Must be willing to work as needed, including overtime, overnight travel required as necessary.
- Inspect structural components, operating mechanisms, control systems, braking systems, hydraulic and pneumatic components, electrical equipment and safety devices.
- Responsible for the initiation and verification of corrective action measures to correct discrepancies identified during the performance of inspection activities and must appropriately report nonconformance.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair operating mechanisms, control systems, braking systems, hydraulic and pneumatic components, electrical equipment and safety devices.
- Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and office in repairing equipment as needed.
- Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs
- Provide a high level of communication with both customer and office.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Skills and knowledge required:
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience with similar types of equipment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of inspection procedures for structural components, booms, jibs, gears, drums, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, and operational aids is a plus.
- Knowledge of inspection procedures for bridges, end trucks, trolleys, runways, rails, foot walks, gears, drums, sheaves, blocks, hooks, and operating mechanisms, control systems, braking systems, hydraulic & pneumatic components, electrical equipment, safety devices and operational aids is a plus.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret OSHA and ANSI/ASME overhead & mobile crane inspection requirements is a plus.
- Ability to conduct nondestructive testing and recognize immediate and potential hazard.
- Proven electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge and ability to read and understand schematic and repair manuals.
- Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs.
- Certification as a crane operator, forklift operator and manlift operator including high reach equipment is a plus.
- Use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment.
- Attention to detail excellent verbal, written communication and follow up skills; completes and distributes appropriate paperwork.
- Good computer abilities with PDA/smartphone experience
- Friendly, cooperative, customer service-minded attitude; team player.
- Ability to obtain customer security badge
Work environment considerations:
- Work in various environments and working conditions depending on assignment.
- Working at heights & some heavy lifting.
- Applicants with fewer qualifications will be considered at a lower level.
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
We offer a competitive compensation package (pay range $15/$25/hr), vision/health/dental insurance, 401K, ESOP, paid vacation, holidays and advancement opportunities
Successful passing of drug screen, and background check required.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com