Also called: Crane Inspector, Hoist Technician
Inspects and repairs the giant overhead cranes and hoists that lift steel, engines and molds in factories.
You climb onto a crane rail 40 feet above the factory floor, harness clipped in, inspecting wire rope, brakes and hooks. Then you load-test the crane with heavy weights so it's safe to lift a 20-ton coil of steel over people's heads.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High-school diploma; on-the-job training and crane inspector certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; required safety inspections keep demand steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Inspecting and repairing cranes means climbing and hands-on work; safety rules keep inspections human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at crane and hoist service companies or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Shop class, Electronics class, Physics.
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