Facilities Lead Crane & Hoist Technician

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Amentum at GE Aerospace is hiring a Lead Crane & Hoist Technician to join our 1st Shift industrial maintenance team in Lafayette IN. This position serves as a subject matter expert for the maintenance inspection and repair of overhead cranes gantry systems CM hoists jibs and jib hoists. As a leader youll guide a team of technicians while performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on cranes hoists and related systems.

• Document all work and updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Use diagnostic tools schematics and specifications to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on facility-related equipment and systems as needed.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures including lockout/tagout hazard analyses and wearing appropriate PPE.

• Provide leadership to other technicians including training mentoring and work assignment oversight.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements in maintenance methods for enhanced equipment performance.

• Lead or contribute to root cause analyses solving complex issues and implementing solutions to prevent future failures.

• Operate aerial lifts and other equipment as needed for maintenance tasks.

• Promote and adhere to the Amentum Safety Structure and enforce workplace safety regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 58 years of experience maintaining cranes hoists gantry systems or similar equipment in an industrial/manufacturing environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Experience working at heights of up to 30 feet using aerial or scissor lifts.

• NFPA 70E training and knowledge of electrical safety practices.

• Strong leadership time management skills and the ability to mentor teammates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or technical certification in crane/hoist systems industrial mechanical HVAC or a related field.

• Crane inspector certification or training.

• Experience with:

• Root cause analysis.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

• CMMS platforms for tracking maintenance activities.

• Availability to participate in on-call rotations.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• Must hold a valid Drivers License.

• U.S. Citizenship required for facility credentials/authorization.

• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the clients site.

• Availability to work alternative shifts weekends holidays and overtime as needed.

• Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and complete repetitive movements (kneeling bending reaching squatting).

• Regularly climb extension ladders stepladders and stairs (10 times per shift).

• Extensive walking throughout the facility.

• Differentiate wire color-coding and perform tasks requiring repetitive wrist motion.

• Maintain professionalism while interacting with clients in high-stress environments.

• Note: Appropriate PPE (e.g. steel-toe boots safety glasses gloves and hard hats) is required for this role.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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