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Crane Crew Trainee

Steel Dynamics, Inc
Columbia, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Steel Dynamics

Training will be provided for the following Crane inspections, Maintenance, Installation of SRD overhead, jib, and gantry cranes, Electrical and mechanical print reading and troubleshooting, AC drive wiring and programming.

Job Requirements

Assist with the following

  • Monthly crane inspections
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and repair tasks of all electrical/mechanical crane systems.
  • Operation of mobile equipment including fork truck, tele-handler, man lift and overhead cranes.
  • Will be required to work at heights.


Required

  • Must have a strong safety record.
  • Industrial mechanical and electrical experience with a willingness to learn.
  • Good communication with problem-solving skills.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with a team or in an individual setting.


Preferred

Experience in the following

  • Troubleshooting and maintaining AC drives and PLC circuits.
  • Industrial electrical knowledge including 3 phase AC motors and controls.
  • Electrical and mechanical maintenance of production equipment.
  • Electrical testing equipment, Arc and mig welding.


Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

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