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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Lead Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced diagnostics repairs and maintenance on cranes and heavy equipment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities including mentoring technicians coordinating workflow ensuring safety compliance and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The Lead Technician sets the tone for professionalism safety and teamwork in the shop environment.
For consideration all candidates must apply through our online career portal. We kindly ask that you do not send applications or resumés via email.
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee complex diagnostics repairs and maintenance on cranes and related equipment.
- Lead and support a team of technicians by assigning tasks providing guidance and ensuring timely completion of work.
- Review schematics technical manuals and blueprints to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Conduct final inspections and testing of repaired equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.
- Train and mentor junior technicians promoting skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Ensure proper documentation of work performed and maintain accurate service records.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols and environmental compliance including proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Communicate effectively with management and other departments to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
- Assist in planning and scheduling shop activities to optimize efficiency and resource utilization.
Competencies
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy equipment or crane repair with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentoring role.
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings schematics and diagnostic tools.
- Skilled in welding hydraulics electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain a passport.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% and work overtime or on-call as needed.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions please contact Jose Matrille.
Liebherr-America Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company
In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of productsand technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation SystemsCo. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr USA Co.
4800 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News VA
United States (US)
Contact
Jose Matrille
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Customer Service
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- Mechanical Knowledge
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- Schematics
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- Appliance Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Power Tools
About Company
With more than 130 companies on all continents, the Liebherr Group has an international presence. In Australia, Liebherr's main office is in Adelaide.
