Industrial Crane & Elevator Mechanic

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Two weeks vacation

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial cranes and related equipment at U.S. sites.

You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect cables, hooks, and lifting devices, and log work in CMMS. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical knowledge, the ability to work weekends or after-hours as needed, and commitment to safety with LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• AAS/AOS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Discipline OR Military Advanced Courses OR Journeyman credentials in an applicable field from a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends as needed or for after hour call-ins.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required.
• Maintain and modify crane assemblies and all related equipment and facilities including motors, guarding, drives, bearings, controls, gear boxes.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fundamental and safety knowledge (schematics, precision measurement tools, LOTO).
• Order materials as required for jobs and assists in maintaining levels of standard spare parts.
• Utilities Powered Industrial Trucks and Aerial Lifts as necessary to access cranes and facilitate work completion.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Maintains the condition of his/her workstation and assigned tools.
• Utilizes all PPE required for diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Performs all functions of confined space entry, Supervisors, Attendant, and Entrant.
• Utilizes all LOTO equipment and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Education

AAS/AOS in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

CMMS

Mobile devices

Job description

Job Description Summary

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform mechanical and electrical repair, maintenance, inspections, and modifications to industrial overhead cranes, jib and gantry cranes, and elevators. Rig, move, and erect a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, parts, and assemblies. Change & inspect crane & elevator cables, hooks, running ropes, slings, and lifting devices. Inspect all crane and elevator equipment as required. Perform and log PM’s and work order completions in mobile devices in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Essential Responsibilities

• Work without direction on standard preventative maintenance and extensive repairs.
• Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required.
• Maintain and modify crane assemblies and all related equipment and facilities including, motors, guarding, drives, bearings, controls, gear boxes, etc.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fundamental and safety knowledge (schematics, precision measurement tools, LOTO).
• Order materials as required for jobs and assists in maintaining levels of standard spare parts.
• Utilities Powered Industrial Trucks and Aerial Lifts as necessary to access cranes and facilitate work completion.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Maintains the condition of his/her workstation and assigned tools.
• Utilizes all PPE required for diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Performs all functions of confined space entry, Supervisors, Attendant, and Entrant.
• Utilizes all LOTO equipment and procedures.

Basic Qualifications Requirements

• AAS/AOS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Discipline OR Military Advanced Courses OR Journeyman credentials in an applicable field from a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends as needed or for after hour call-ins.

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 3 years work experience in a heavy manufacturing environment in a technical maintenance repairman role.
• Ability to apply knowledge of components, devices, and equipment used in industrial crane and elevator applications and all related mechanic and electrical requirement.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $35.68 - $43.89/hr. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for contractually negotiated general wage increases and COLA increases.

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different.. we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.