Overhead Crane Maintenance Technician

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of overhead/EOT cranes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to ensure safe and reliable crane operation.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, wheels, limit switches and other crane components.
• Inspect and maintain electrical control panels, contactors, relays, switches and related electrical systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, lubrication, adjustment and replacement of worn or damaged components.
• Identify potential equipment failures and safety hazards and report them to the supervisor promptly.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out emergency repairs when required.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs and spare parts replacement.
• Follow all company safety procedures and ensure that maintenance work is carried out in a safe manner.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime.

Required profile

• Technical/Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in overhead crane/EOT crane maintenance.
• Good knowledge of crane mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with motors, gearboxes, brakes, wire ropes, hooks, limit switches and electrical control panels.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical faults.
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs and crane control systems is an advantage.
• Relevant electrical, mechanical or crane maintenance certification is preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and problem‑solving skills.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights when required.
• Willing to work shifts, overtime and respond to emergency equipment breakdowns when necessary.
• Responsible, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Required skills

• Motors
• Gearboxes
• Brakes
• Wire ropes
• Hooks
• Limit switches
• Electrical control panels
• VFDs
• PLCs
• Crane control systems