Industrial Maintenance Technician

MAZZELLA; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mazzella Crane Service is looking for a dedicated Crane Service Technician (Overhead Cranes) to join our East Chicago team. Safety, quality, and precision are core to our work as we service equipment that moves tons overhead.

Expect a demanding, hands-on role with clear expectations and supportive mentorship in a union-friendly environment. You will perform inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting at customer facilities, document activities, and coordinate parts for future work, contributing to

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and/or electrical troubleshooting
• Professional communication required
• Comfortable working at heights in industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair at a manufacturing plant
• Troubleshoot control issues to improve uptime
• Complete paperwork and request parts for tomorrow

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Professional communication

Working at heights

Tools

VFDs

PLCs

DC Controls

Job description

• Location 1200 W 145th St Unit A,East Chicago, IN, 46312,United States


• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Description

Crane Service Technician (Overhead Cranes) - Safety, Quality, Pride in the Work

At Mazzella, we work on equipment that moves tons over people’s heads. There is zero room for error, which is why we value precision over speed. We are growing fast, but we never outpace our commitment to safety—if it isn't safe, we don't do it. Period.

A day MIGHT include

Morning: inspection + repairs at a manufacturing plant

Midday: troubleshooting a control issue that’s killing uptime

Afternoon: finishing paperwork and requesting parts so tomorrow is smoother

What we’re looking for

Mechanical aptitude and/or electrical troubleshooting

Professional communication

Comfortable working at heights and industrial environments

What you can expect from us

Clear expectations, clear schedule, clear support

Tools/truck/training

Advancement opportunities – growth in your role, mentorship, apprenticeship

You might be a fit if you have experience in any of the following:

Mechanical Systems: Industrial equipment repair, elevator maintenance, or HVAC (commercial/industrial).

Electrical Expertise: Troubleshooting electrical motor controls or 3-phase power, VFDs, PLCs, DC Controls.

Facility Maintenance: Plant/facilities upkeep or managing preventative maintenance processes.

Structural Work: Structural steel fabrication and installation.

Problem-Solving: A natural \"handyman\" aptitude, a self-starter mindset, and the ability to figure out complex mechanical puzzles.

Mazzella is a family owned company that puts people first. With over 1000 employees and 30 locations we are the humble leaders in the industry. We offer market competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Why Team Members join Mazzella:

• Team-oriented environment


• A real Work life/ Home life balance


• Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path


• Market Competitive Salaries


• Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)


• Tuition Reimbursement

Safe-personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic