Tim Cehen

Crane and hoist professional with 40+ years of hands-on experience in overhead hoist and crane maintenance, industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, service operations, and team leadership. Strong mechanical and electrical background with experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, three-phase motors, brakes, contactors, relays, and related control equipment. Experienced in safety inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment testing, customer service, and leading service technicians.

Hoist & Crane Technician - Handling Services - Greenville, SC

(2021-01)

• Perform safety inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and operational checks on overhead equipment and crane towers.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment to improve uptime and minimize downtime.
• Assess load capacities and safely position cranes while following established hand signals and safety procedures.
• Document inspections and equipment testing and maintain accurate service reports.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance activities to identify equipment problems before they become safety or production issues.

Hoist & Crane Service Manager - Regional Crane Service - North Augusta, SC

(2015-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed daily service operations and supported a team of approximately 40 service technicians.
• Worked directly with customers to assess service needs, develop written work plans, and follow projects through completion.
• Maintained service readiness and monitored equipment inventories to meet job requirements.
• Built customer relationships through follow-up service and communication.
• Promoted updated services and products to existing customers, contributing to a reported 50% increase in sales.

Crane Mechanic - Engineered Systems Inc.

Performed crane mechanic duties as part of a career spanning more than four decades in overhead hoist and crane work.

Associate of Science - Engineering Mechanics - UNC Charlotte