Crane Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and plans and maintain simple written records.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Inspect the suitability of cables, pulleys, and grappling devices that form parts of cranes. Ensure the ongoing maintenance of this equipment.

Install industrial or harbor crane equipment such as conveyor belts, controls, cables and winches and assemble the final product on site.

Ensure appropriate maintenance of crane equipment. Identify and report damage and malfunctions. Replace worn or damaged components if necessary.

Repair cranes and crane equipment, and replace defective components, parts and systems when necessary, using hand and power tools.

Assemble and fix the crane and its elements so that they will not move, fall or cause damage under extreme weather conditions. Take the soil composition and stability into account.

Set up cranes taking all safety measures into account.

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Recommended Books

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Electricity

Richard J. Fowler, Mitch…

2022

Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.

Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Operate cranes to move, position, lift or place machinery, equipment or other large objects at various locations.

Operate a mobile crane safely. Take into account the condition of the terrain, weather conditions, load mass, and expected manoeuvres.

Operate mechanical lever frames housed in signal boxes. Understand different applications of levers such as interlocking or signal receiving; read and comprehend the track diagram and signalling layout mounted above …

Operate a tower crane, a tall crane used to lift heavy weights. Communicate with the rigger over radio and using gestures to coordinate the movement. Make sure the crane is …

Assist in the installation of a tower crane. Set the mast plumb and pour concrete onto the base to secure it. Bolt the mast into the concrete. Add progressively more …