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Shop Crane Technician

The Manitowoc Company
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
Job Description

  • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
  • Experience working with different forms of mobile crane equipment, specifically Grove RT & TMS Cranes; Grove GMK European Cranes; Manitowoc EPIC and/or Traditional Cranes; National Boom Trucks preferred.
  • Must be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Welding experience with AWS D1.1 certification, or ability to obtain certification within 3-6 months after hire preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record preferred.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  • Required to purchase full set of hand tools up to 1.5 inches.

Health & Safety Requirements

  • Perform job functions in a safe manner.
  • Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
  • Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
  • Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
  • Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
  • Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
  • Scholarship Program
  • And much more!

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with typical 1st shift hours. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pay & Training

This position offers a pay range between $23.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each technician and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $23 - $50

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