Lead Crane Maintenance Technician V

About the role

Amentum at GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Crane Maintenance Technician V for its 1st shift (6:30 am to 3 pm) Industrial Maintenance Team in Lafayette, IN. The technician acts as a subject matter expert in electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance, inspection and repair of overhead cranes, gantry systems, hoists and jibs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical/mechanical preventive maintenance, inspection and repairs of overhead cranes, gantry systems, hoists and jibs according to OSHA, ASME and CMAA standards.
• Document work performed on equipment in the CMMS and carry out scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Operate aerial and platform lifts, and use measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to support energy efficiency solutions.
• Read schematics, diagrams and specifications, and follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures and safety guidelines, including wearing PPE.
• Provide service and feedback to customers on work orders, recommend improvements to maintenance methods, and assist workers in solving work problems.
• Identify and document cost savings, develop and monitor work assignments for other technicians, coach them where appropriate, and assist in root cause analysis.
• Lead by example, motivate and delegate, and adhere to the Amentum safety structure and company policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5-8 years of experience maintaining overhead cranes, gantry systems, hoists and jib hoists, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME and CMAA standards; ability to work safely in aerial lifts or scissor lifts up to 50 feet.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge and facility credentials at the client site; U.S. citizenship required for credentials at this location.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English, and willingness to work on-call rotation, overtime, holidays and weekends.
• Physical requirements: vision of at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other, adequate hearing, strength to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, and no seizure or physical control issues.

Required skills

• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs (preferred)
• Root cause analysis experience (preferred)
• Experience with a CMMS (preferred)
• NFPA-70E training preferred
• Associate's degree or technical certification in crane/hoist, industrial mechanical or related facility maintenance (preferred)
• Crane inspector certification or training (preferred)

What we offer

• Pay of $35-$40 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.