Crane And Hoist Technician

Crane and Hoist Technician

$25 - $35+/hr | Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and periodic inspections on overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, and related lifting equipment in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Identify wear, safety issues, and potential failures on mechanical, electrical, and structural components, and clearly recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime for customer operations.
• Install, assemble, and commission overhead cranes, hoists, trolleys, control systems, and auxiliary equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical components such as motors, brakes, gearboxes, bearings, and wire rope.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components and systems including electrical controls, contactors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and pendant or radio controls.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues to determine root causes and implement effective solutions.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of experience as an industrial service technician or in industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including motors, brakes, gearboxes, bearings, and wire rope.
• Good understanding of electrical theory for power and controls, including the ability to work with controls, contactors, VFDs, and pendant or radio controls.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

• You join a stable, well‑respected organization that focuses on supporting its employees and providing long‑term career opportunities.
• The role offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings.
• You have access to a company service vehicle and tools where applicable, making it easier to perform your work efficiently in the field.

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

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Competitive pay with overtime opportunitiesCompany service vehicle and tools (as applicable)Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)Stable employment with a well‑respected, employee‑focused organization

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026.

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.