Crane Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Crane Service Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Service Technicians eager to advance their careers. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment at various customer facilities throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and periodic inspections on overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, and related lifting equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural components, including motors, brakes, gearboxes, bearings, and wire rope.
• Manage electrical controls, contactors, VFDs, and pendant/radio controls.
• Respond to emergency breakdown calls and conduct field service repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, motors, drives, limit switches, and mechanical components.
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment issues and complete service documentation and work orders.
• Travel to customer facilities throughout the region.

Essential Skills

• Experience with 3-phase electrical systems.
• Proficiency in handling cranes, electrical and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with VFDs, quality inspections, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 volts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous troubleshooting experience is highly preferred.
• Comfortable working at heights and around overhead equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time (around Indiana).

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team with ample opportunities for career advancement. Benefit from overtime opportunities during peak seasons, including double-time pay on Sundays and additional pay premiums for work performed after 4:00 PM. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, personal days, and a 401k plan. Traveling technicians benefit from a company car, fuel expenses covered, and compensation from the moment you leave your home.

Work Environment

Work in a large manufacturing setting with a small team presence. Day shifts typically run from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The environment is clean and safety is the top priority. Technicians will often work at heights using boom or scissor lifts, maintaining up to 500 cranes on site at certain customer locations. Candidates must be comfortable navigating facilities and representing our company in front of clients.

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.