Employment Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Virginia Crane is actively seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer, a fulltime salaried position in Ashland, VA. This is an office position, and remote work or work from home are not available.

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience designing Overhead and Gantry Cranes per standard crane specifications.
• Review complex project technical documentation and data from customer and outside sales representatives to determine if all required information is available to adequately design the material handling equipment.
• Understand and implement mechanical and structural designs per specifications and standards (CMAA, ASME, AWS, ANSI, AISC, SAE, and applicable OSHA codes and Standards etc.)
• Perform engineering tasks using established procedures. Create equipment layouts, undertake all necessary mechanical and structural calculations to confirm designs and generate final mechanical and structural designs.
• Prepare GA clearance drawings and engineering calculations for customer design review and discussions.
• Calculate component center of gravities and weights in support of building runway design.
• Develop structural/mechanical and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) models using Autodesk Simulation for complex component analysis.
• Utilize SolidWorks to produce and/or review welding and machining and other typical mechanical engineering 2D and 3D drawings complete with detailed dimensional and BOM information for fabrication.
• Support fabrication and machine shops with technical inquiries. Modify, critique released designs per customer specification and standards.
• Prepare mechanical data sheet, purchase requisition, review vendors drawings and documents in product and sub-component fabrication
• Perform structural calculations required to design Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices in accordance with ASME BTH-1-2011 and ASME B30.20
• Design of Overhead and Gantry Cranes, select calculations for material handling equipment, motors, gear boxes, couplings, bearings, etc.
• Manage multiple material handling projects from concept thru completion including, but not limited to, engineering design, Approval and Manufacturing drawings and technical guidance during fabrication, assembly and installation
• Prepare an installation package that contains the drawings, special instruction, and other information that communicates all necessary technical information to installers/ subcontractors
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, outside sales representative, and cross-departmental team members throughout the entire project.
• Mechanical hands-on aptitude with troubleshooting knowledge.

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
• 7½ paid Holidays per year
• Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Option Plan

Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

Learn more about VIRGINIA CRANE® here.

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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Email resume to info@cranetrol.com

Learn more about CRANEtrol® here.

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

Additionally, this position has 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. For example, applicant 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

Learn more about CRANEtrol® here.

Virginia Crane® is actively seeking a Mechanical Assembler to assemble components on overhead cranes and hoists.

• Assemble components, such as bearings, and installing couplings on shafts.
• Use basic hand tools to fabricate, assemble and install components.
• Basic Mechanical knowledge.
• Able to read shop drawings.
• Show up to work on time every day.
• Work 10 hours per day, and Saturdays as required.
• Shift is 6am – 4:30am Monday – Friday.
• Able to work safely in a Heavy Industrial environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Possible Temp to hire after a 90-day period is up.
• Excellent benefit package if hired full time, including 401K, ESOP, PTO, Health, Dental, Eye & Life Insurance.
• Sign on Bonus of $850 after 6 months of employment.

Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

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

Ability to weld with Flux Core Arc process and pass a full penetration test, also able to fabricate off of shop drawings.  1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

Ability to weld with Flux Core Arc process and pass a full penetration test. 1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

Ability to weld with flux cored arc process and pass a full penetration test.  1st shift available working 40-56 hours per week.
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

CNC lathe and mill machinist able to set up, edit, operate and machine parts off blueprints with limited supervision from start to finish. 1st and 2nd shift available working 40-56 hours per week.

Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

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

Available for entry level or skilled applicants. 
Email resume to hrassistant@virginiacrane.com

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