Crane Technician

Job Title: Crane Technician
Job Description
The Crane Technician supports the maintenance, repair, and installation of heavy-duty industrial crane systems ranging from 120 to 200 tons. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical work in a demanding industrial environment and requires frequent work at heights and around heavy equipment to ensure cranes operate safely and reliably.
Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on crane systems, including both electrical and mechanical components.
• Inspect and service overhead cranes, jib cranes, and gantry cranes to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Complete routine monthly crane inspections, accurately document findings, and communicate any issues that require corrective action.
• Handle upgrades, modifications, and system improvements on existing crane equipment to enhance performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with motors, controls, wiring, and structural components of crane systems.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new crane systems, ensuring proper setup, testing, and safe operation.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, man lifts, and overhead cranes as needed to support maintenance and installation tasks.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures, especially when working at heights and around heavy industrial equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance, crane repair, or crane service.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance programs on industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting installation and commissioning of new industrial systems.
• Ability to identify and implement system upgrades and improvements.

Why Work Here?
Join a team that values safety, technical excellence, and hands-on craftsmanship in a dynamic industrial environment. You will work with large-scale, complex equipment, gaining exposure to both electrical and mechanical systems while building highly marketable skills in crane maintenance and repair. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical equipment, contribute directly to safe operations, and grow your expertise through diverse troubleshooting, installation, and upgrade projects.
Work Environment
This is a first-shift position in an industrial setting that involves physical, hands-on work with large crane systems and heavy equipment. The role requires frequent work at heights and in proximity to moving machinery, with strict adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Work is performed in an active industrial facility where technicians regularly operate and work around forklifts, telehandlers, man lifts, and overhead cranes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Brownsburg, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brownsburg,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.


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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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