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Mechanical Crane Specialist

Jobot

Knoxville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Crane, Cross-Functional, Employee Orientation, Failure Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, High Reliability, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Reliability, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
3 days ago
Crane Maintenance Specialist - Own Critical Equipment Reliability in a High-Production Environment!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cheyanne Muller
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Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

A large, well-established industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Crane Maintenance Specialist to support plant operations. This role sits within a centralized maintenance services team and plays a key part in keeping critical lifting equipment operating safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position focused on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and supporting maintenance and engineering teams in a fast-paced production environment.

Why join us?
  • Competitive Compensation, Bonus and Benefits Package
  • Stable Career path
  • Rewarding experience to work with fortune 500 Company
  • Excellent culture and peers
  • 401K Match
  • 3 weeks of vacation to start


Job Details

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as a technical resource supporting the maintenance team and plant operations
  • Diagnose and resolve issues to restore equipment uptime and maintain production flow
  • Partner closely with craft maintenance personnel, providing guidance and training as needed
  • Respond to equipment issues and breakdowns, including off-hours support as required
  • Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvements
  • Support planning and execution of maintenance outages and repairs
  • Assist with small capital projects, equipment rebuilds, and spare parts management
  • Contribute to process and equipment design improvements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Follow all safety, quality, and operational standards

Additional Details

  • Requires flexibility for shift and weekend support
  • Up to 10% travel may be required
  • Relocation assistance available

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in a technical field
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience maintaining cranes, hoists, or lifting systems
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments
  • Experience with equipment failure analysis and reliability practices
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (lean, root cause analysis, etc.)
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, fluid systems, and equipment reliability
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to work effectively across teams
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with standard computer applications (Microsoft Office)


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com