crane technician

Description

Crane technicians assemble industrial and harbor cranes components. They install conveyors and controls. Crane technicians perform the final assembly on site and maintain and repair cranes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

blueprints mechanics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity electronics crane load charts hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interpret 2D plans inspect crane equipment follow safety procedures when working at heights install electrical and electronic equipment set up crane repair crane equipment interpret 3D plans install crane equipment maintain crane equipment secure crane conduct routine machinery checks read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform risk analysis operate tower crane apply technical communication skills use rigging tools advise on safety improvements troubleshoot prepare compliance documents set up tower crane write records for repairs operate railway lever frames operate mobile crane operate cranes resolve equipment malfunctions