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Justin Wheeler

Dayton,OH

Summary

Adept Crane/Hoist Technician with a proven track record in the industry, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through expert equipment repairs and preventive maintenance. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and project management, excels in fostering teamwork and innovative problem-solving, significantly reducing downtime and improving project outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Rep / Regional Product Manager

Safway Atlantic / BrandSafway
09.2023 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty for ongoing business growth.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing effective solutions.
  • Assisted in training team members, resulting in increased productivity and overall team performance.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for planning, installing dismantling and maintaining hoists.
  • Yard and shop organization
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in technical processes.
  • Supported project management and engineering teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Supervised operations and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.

Crane Technician

Finnco Services
07.2018 - 05.2023
  • Led crews erecting/dismantling of construction elevators such as Alimak, Champion and Hercules models.
  • Responded to breakdowns on cranes and construction elevators. diagnosed issues and made the necessary repairs to get the equipment up and running in a timely and safe manner.
  • Performed pre job walks with customers and held meetings about dismantle/erection process, logistics, and the possible issues that may arise during the project.
  • Work with engineering team to plan projects and relay site conditions for any possible changes needed.
  • Overhauled equipment in the shop and made necessary repairs for the equipment to go back out for rental.
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
  • Minimized overload incidents by double-checking load capacity of cranes/elevators and adjusting loads appropriately.
  • Organized yard and shop setup for a more streamlined efficient processes.
  • Oversee equipment load out and inventory checks.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to accurately bid projects with manpower/equipment.
  • Training other team members.

Crane Technician

Kone Cranes
01.2018 - Current
  • Performed Crane inspections and repairs.
  • Led crews in heavy repairs such as motor,brake assembly, gearbox, wheel, cable, rail, hoist drum, end truck, pony drive changes.
  • Small and large weld repairs on cranes, building infrastructure and transfer cars.
  • In shop fabrication of hand rails, fall protection installations, and various items needed for repairs.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of damaged cranes to recommend appropriate corrective actions or replacement options.
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing overall quality of services provided by the organization.
  • Reduced downtime for crane operations by proactively addressing mechanical issues and implementing preventive measures.
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure proper crane setup and use for specific tasks.
  • Increased client satisfaction through timely and efficient repairs to their crane equipment.
  • Assisted colleagues with technical challenges they faced, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
  • Streamlined repair processes by consistently updating technical knowledge on various types of cranes and related equipment.
  • Minimized project costs by accurately estimating labor hours required for repairing or maintaining various types of cranes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or inquiries regarding crane operation or maintenance needs.
  • Trained junior technicians in best practices for crane maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.

Crane Technician

Morrow Equipment Co
2014 - 2017
  • Oversaw erection and dismantle of tower cranes and construction hoists.
  • Also would oversee the climbing/jumping of tower cranes and construction hoists.
  • Responsible for coordinating with erection crew and job site supervision to perform repairs, erection/dismantle and climbs.
  • Responsible for setting up cranes/hoists to pass OSHA standards and perform OSHA inspections with state inspector.
  • Set up zoning and limit systems on PLC cranes in the fleet. Troubleshoot and repair crane/hoist breakdowns as needed.
  • Assisted colleagues with technical challenges they faced, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintaining a relationship and scheduling work with erection crews and job site supervision, as well as customer service for any issues happening with our equipment.
  • Responsible for filling out detailed service reports on all jobs and marking down time stamps during operations to give an account for company back charges or disputes.
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure proper crane setup and use for specific tasks.
  • Increased client satisfaction through timely and efficient repairs to their crane/hoist equipment.

Crane Technician

Terex Services
2010 - 2014
  • Performed Crane inspections and repairs.
  • Led crews in heavy repairs such as motor,brake assembly, gearbox, wheel, cable, rail, hoist drum, end truck, pony drive changes.
  • Small and large weld repairs on cranes building infrastructure and transfer cars.
  • In shop fabrication of hand rails, fall protection installations, and various items needed for repairs.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of damaged cranes to recommend appropriate corrective actions or replacement options.
  • Improved operational efficiency through effective communication with site supervisors, operators, and other stakeholders during projects involving cranes.
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure proper crane setup and use for specific tasks.
  • Ensured safe working conditions with thorough inspections of cranes, rigging, and associated equipment.
  • Assisted colleagues with technical challenges they faced, fostering culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
  • Streamlined repair processes by consistently updating technical knowledge on various types of cranes and related equipment.
  • Trained junior technicians in best practices for crane maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures.
  • Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.

Crane Technician

Crane America Service
03.2006 - 11.2010
  • Performed crane inspections
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of damaged cranes to recommend appropriate corrective actions or replacement options.
  • Improved operational efficiency through effective communication with site supervisors, operators, and other stakeholders during projects involving cranes.
  • Reduced downtime for crane operations by proactively addressing mechanical issues and implementing preventive measures.
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure proper crane setup and use for specific tasks.
  • Streamlined repair processes by consistently updating technical knowledge on various types of cranes and related equipment.
  • Coordinated with customers during downturns and outages to complete multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Structural stick welding repairs.
  • Trained junior technicians in best practices for crane maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
  • Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Centerville High School
Dayton, OH
2005

Skills

  • Stick/Mig welding
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Reading schematics
  • Project Management
  • Problem solving
  • Rigging
  • OSHA Standards
  • Crane/Hoist inspections
  • Sales/Customer service
  • Equipment repairs
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Organization and Time management

Certification

  • Forklift
  • Fork truck
  • Manlift/scissor lift
  • OSHA 10
  • Liebherr tower crane maintenance/inspection
  • Wire rope inspection
  • 100% structural stick/mig welding
  • Pace Driving course

Timeline

Field Rep / Regional Product Manager

Safway Atlantic / BrandSafway
09.2023 - Current

Crane Technician

Finnco Services
07.2018 - 05.2023

Crane Technician

Kone Cranes
01.2018 - Current

Crane Technician

Morrow Equipment Co
2014 - 2017

Crane Technician

Terex Services
2010 - 2014

Crane Technician

Crane America Service
03.2006 - 11.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Centerville High School

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