Facilities Lead Crane & Hoist Technician

Lead Crane & Hoist Technician – 1st Shift – Lafayette, IN

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience maintaining cranes, hoists, gantry systems, or similar equipment in an industrial/manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience working at heights of 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.

• 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.
• Experience with CMMS platforms for tracking maintenance activities.
• Availability to participate in on‑call rotations.

• 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.

• 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.
• Perform tasks requiring repetitive wrist motion.
• Maintain professionalism while interacting with clients in high‑stress environments.
• Appropriate PPE required: steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

35.00–40.00

USD per 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.

• 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.