Lead Crane & Hoist Technician

Amentum company; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Lead Crane & Hoist Technician to join our 1st Shift industrial maintenance team in Waukesha, WI. You will lead a team of technicians, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5 years of experience, NFPA 70E training, and strong leadership. You will document in CMMS, follow safety procedures, and mentor teammates while solving complex issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience maintaining cranes, hoists, gantry systems, or similar equipment in an industrial setting.
• Experience working at heights up to 50 feet with aerial or scissor lifts.
• NFPA 70E training and knowledge of electrical safety practices.
• Strong leadership, time management, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on cranes, hoists, and related systems.
• Document all work and updates in the CMMS.
• Use diagnostic tools, schematics, and specifications to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on facility equipment as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE are followed.
• Provide leadership to other technicians, including training and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation / CMMS

Electrical safety

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS platforms

Diagnostic tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Amentum is hiring a Lead Crane & Hoist Technician to join our 1st Shift industrial maintenance team in Waukesha, WI.

This position serves as a subject matter expert for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of overhead cranes, gantry systems, and jibs. As a leader, you’ll guide a team of technicians while performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday; 6:00 am - 2:00 pm - schedule may be subject to change based on business demands.
• Hourly Range: $45 - $50 per hour

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.
• 5 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 50 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:

• Associate's 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 Driver’s License.
• U.S. Citizenship required for facility credentials/authorization.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s 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.
• Adhere to CMAA 78 Physical Requirements
• Note: Appropriate PPE (e.g., steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats) is
• required for this role.

Compensation Details:

$45-$50/hour

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-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/13/2026 - Until Filled

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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