Employment Opportunities-Overhead Crane

We are always looking for talented and hard-working people to join our company and WE PROVIDE FREE TRAINING AND EDUCATION! Just fill out our employee application below.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTITIVE

Industry: Overhead Material Handling (Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging)

Reports To: President / Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Inside Sales Representative is the technical specialist within our sales operation. You will serve a primary point of contact for customers seeking parts, new equipment, and service solutions. This role is not just about "taking orders"; it’s about providing recommendations and helping customers identify the right hoist, crane component, or rigging gear for their specific lifting challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Sales & Quoting: Process inquiries for overhead crane components, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and rigging hardware. Select the correct equipment based on capacity, span, duty cycle, and environment.
• Parts Specialist: Identify and source replacement parts for major industry brands (e.g., Columbus McKinnon, Harrington, R&M, Detroit Hoist).
• Lead Coordination: Qualify inbound leads and coordinate with Outside Sales Managers to schedule site visits for complex, large-scale crane installations.
• Vendor Relations: Work closely with manufacturers to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical specifications.
• Order Management: Oversee the lifecycle of an order from initial quote to shipment, ensuring clear communication regarding backorders or logistics.

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

• Experience: 2+ years in industrial sales, preferably within the material handling, construction, or heavy machinery industries.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics. You should be comfortable discussing "tons," "feet per minute," and "duty cycles."
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CRM software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Salespad, Microsoft Dynamics, or industry-specific tools).
• Communication Style: A "customer-first" attitude with the ability to explain complex mechanical products to both procurement agents and maintenance technicians.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is critical; a 1/2-inch error in a hoist spec can lead to significant safety and financial risks.

INSIDE SALES-SERVICE SUPPORT

We are seeking an inside Production Support & Customer Service person to join our team! You will work directly with our production shop, vendors, and customers to prepare quote, process orders, and monitor production. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes and proposals in response to customer requests or from outside sales team.
• Review customer diagrams & drawings to calculate product size, and configurations.
• Respond to emails and phone messages for customer orders, service inspections & repair requests.
• Process sales orders and communicate with customers, vendors, and team members to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery dates.
• Process vendor purchase orders including follow up to ensure timely receipt of products per customer requirements.
• Perform quality checks
• Process invoices when orders are complete.

SHOP AND MAINTENANCE

We are seeking a Manufacturing General Laborer - Assembler to become an integral part of our team! 

Responsibilities:

• Work within a team and independently to assemble entire products or components.
• Rotate through tasks for specific production processes.
• Conduct quality inspections on products and parts.
• Prepare finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications:

• Willing to learn new processes and willing to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated-willing to grow with the job and the company.
• Ability to use a ruler and other measurement devices.
• Ability to handle physical workload standing & light weight lifting. All heavy lifting is done with the assistance of a co-worker and/or mechanical lifting equipment
• Ability to work well independently and within team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive Forklift – certified. Training is provided.
• Training provided for specialized equipment used in the production of assemblies, slings and other rigging products.

Job Type: Full-time Long Term OR Short Term

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance coverage
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term Disability
• Vacation & Sick Day Benefits
• 401K
• On the job Training
• Uniforms provided

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift 8:00-4:30
• Monday to Friday

SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SERVICE & INSTALLATION

Perform inspections, repairs and maintenance on overhead hoists and cranes. Work with a team to install new overhead crane systems. Service and install other types of material handling equipment including scissors lift tables, conveyor systems, lifting magnets, vacuum lifters, and other similar equipment.

• Many different work environments including working in our shop and a variety of manufacturing plants plus Great Lakes Freighters.
• Wide variety of equipment to work on.
• We provide a service vehicle, cell phone and iPad.
• Take your service vehicle home and be dispatched directly from home.
• You can live anywhere in Eastern Wisconsin.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,900.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Occasional second shift or weekend

What Sets You Apart

• Direct experience with overhead crane terminology (bridge, trolley, runway, end truck).
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.179 regulations regarding overhead and gantry cranes.

Why Join Us?

We are a leader in keeping the wheels of industry turning. From manufacturing plants to shipyards, our equipment moves the world. We offer a fast-paced environment where you are more than a number, you are a technical consultant helping our clients operate safely and efficiently.

WiscoLift offers employee benefits that are the same, if not better than our large industry competitors.  Contact Human Resources for additional information.  To apply, send your resume and wage requirements to:  HR@wiscolift.coml

To apply for employment, follow the steps below (OPTION 1) OR download the application and email it with your resume (OPTION 2).

OPTION 1:

• Read the job description – Note the requirements and experience section.
• Review our websites to learn who we are and what we do at WiscoLift.
• Note any questions you might have about WiscoLift or the position.
• Send your resume and cover letter to HR@WiscoLift.com 
• Please include your wage requirements.

You will receive a response within one business day after sending in your resume.