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Mechanical Crane Specialist

Jobot
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
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Job details:
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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