Lead Crane & Hoist Technician: Industrial Maintenance Leader

Amentum company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits beginning Day 1

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Team focused environment

Job summary

Amentum at GE Aerospace in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Lead Crane & Hoist Technician for the 1st shift. The role serves as a subject matter expert for overhead cranes, gantry systems, and jib hoists, leading a team of technicians to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of maintenance experience, is able to work at heights, and holds NFPA 70E training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience maintaining cranes, hoists, gantry systems, or similar equipment in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience working at heights 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.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations.

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-related equipment and systems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, hazard analyses, and wearing 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.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Mentoring

On‑call rotations

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in crane/hoist systems

Crane inspector certification/training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Amentum at GE Aerospace in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Lead Crane & Hoist Technician for the 1st shift. The role serves as a subject matter expert for overhead cranes, gantry systems, and jib hoists, leading a team of technicians to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of maintenance experience, is able to work at heights, and holds NFPA 70E training.