Crane Maintenance Technician III - 2nd shift

Amentum•Davenport, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Crane Maintenance Technician III for its industrial maintenance team in Davenport, Iowa. The role supports maintenance and engineering services at an industrial manufacturing facility, with responsibility for facility hoists, cranes, and other mechanical equipment and systems. Typical hours are second shift, Sunday through Wednesday, in 10-hour shifts. Overtime and hours may vary based on customer demand. Local travel to sites in the Moline, Davenport, or Quad Cities area may be required, potentially up to 50% of the time. The technician responds to work orders and performs troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and general equipment maintenance. Work includes identifying safety issues and potential equipment failures, following applicable safety procedures, and using personal protective equipment. The position involves working at heights of up to 30 feet or higher, as well as physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing, walking extensively, and working in cramped or uncomfortable positions. Training and assistance toward obtaining crane certification will be provided; certification is not required to start. Amentum describes itself as a supplier of maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Its industrial maintenance group provides facilities and production maintenance services at client sites. The company states it employs over 53,000 people in 85 countries and offers benefits and growth opportunities. The posting identifies this role as SkillBridge eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Three years of experience troubleshooting cranes and hoists, or one year of mechanical experience combined with technical-school training in industrial maintenance or a related facility-maintenance discipline.
Ability to obtain crane certification; certification is not required to start, and training will be provided.
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher; training will be supplied.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; stand or walk for prolonged periods; climb ladders or use lifts and work above ground level; work in cramped or uncomfortable positions; and push, pull, or lift heavy equipment, supplies, or parts.
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during a shift; bend or stoop and squat repetitively; kneel repetitively; move in a 90-degree fashion repetitively; stretch or reach repetitively; and walk extensively throughout the plant.
Ability to use a company- or client-approved utility knife and differentiate colors used in wire color-coding.
Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive wrist movement.
Wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to cope with job and work-environment stressors while maintaining acceptable performance and contribution.

Nice To Haves

SkillBridge eligibility.

Responsibilities

Respond to work orders and troubleshoot facility hoists, cranes, and other mechanical equipment and systems.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility hoists, cranes, and other mechanical equipment and systems.
Perform general equipment maintenance.
Follow safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Identify and correct safety-related issues.
Conduct independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
Work at heights, including in aerial or scissor lifts, and travel to other local sites when required.