Industrial Crane Final Assembly Mechanic

The Manitowoc Co; Shady Grove (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Co is seeking an Industrial Crane Final Assembly Mechanic to translate blueprints into assembled crane sub-assemblies and final machines. You will log torque results, serial numbers, and performance data while ensuring exacting standards and Lean practices on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include assembling components, verifying calibration, and maintaining a clean, audit-ready area with 5S practices. Safety training and precise torque operations are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical/vocational training valued.
• Prefer 3 years of manufacturing assembly experience.
• Math fluency across whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Blueprint reading proficiency and tape measure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble crane sub-assemblies and completed machines to exacting standards.
• Log serial numbers, models, torque results, and critical data in the logbook.
• Operate and validate sub-assemblies and confirm performance before advancing.
• Spot defects or unusual conditions and fix or replace components.
• Follow shop orders, specifications, and instructions to the letter; deliver safely and on time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math proficiency

Safety training

Attention to detail

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

A/C certification

Job description

Are you the builder who makes every bolt count?If you excel at turning blueprints into reality and keeping meticulous build logs, this Industrial Crane Final Assembly Mechanic role is for you. You’ll report to a Production Supervisor, plan and lay out work, and assemble crane sub‑assemblies and completed machines to exacting standards—while championing Lean, 5S, and TPR across the floor.Picture yourself hereChecking incoming parts—form, fit, function—before they touch the product.Marrying bearings, seals, and hydraulic circuits so every movement is smooth and per spec.Hooking up hydraulic controls, pumps, rams, solenoids, valves, gauges, piping, and hoses—then pressure‑checking.Installing air/vacuum tanks, routing hoses and tubing with clean, serviceable runs.Mounting engines, gear boxes, axles, and related power components and tying them into the system cleanly.Operating and validating sub‑assemblies; confirming performance before they advance.Logging serial numbers, models, brands, torque results, and other critical data without fail.Spotting defects or unusual conditions early; fixing or replacing components and alerting supervision.Owning a specialty area while being ready to shift to other final assembly tasks to keep work flowing.Performing and verifying torque operations and capturing results in the logbook.Following shop orders, specifications, and instructions to the letter—then delivering safely and on time.What you bringMath fluency across whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (add/subtract/multiply/divide).Blueprint reading proficiency and confidence with tape measures and precision measuring tools.Ability to complete all mandated safety training within regulatory timelines.Education and experienceHigh school diploma or GED preferred; technical/vocational training valued.Prefer 3 years of manufacturing assembly experience.Nice to haveComfort with laptops for downloading programs, setting parameters, and clearing error codes.A/C certification for charging and leak detection.Safety first, alwaysKeep the area audit‑ready with housekeeping and 5S.Use PPE as required and follow all safety and health rules.Engage in safety training and demonstrate competency in what you learned.Speak up about hazards, unsafe acts, and ideas for improvement—or fix what you safely can.Working Environment:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is located on the production shop floor, in multiple buildings, and may be required to work outside in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbent will work in a typical assembly environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.