Mechanical Assembly Technician

We are a family-oriented Midwest based company. As a result of our growth, we have a need for a Mechanical Assembly Technician with the drive to learn and become a successful member of our skid system building team.

Successful candidates will bring their high level of efficiency and proven fabrication experience.

Our mission is to help customers succeed. To achieve our mission, we’ve instilled a culture and environment that encourages new ideas, promotes experimentation, and inspires innovation. Crane Engineering team members impact the organization’s success and are recognized for creating “WOW!” customer experiences.

What You Get To Do

Assembles custom mechanical, liquid, and pneumatic systems using drawings and/or verbal directions.

Assembles piping systems.

Works with equipment such as pumps, valves, instruments, couplings, motors, gear reducers, tanks, mixers, and heat exchangers.

Interacts closely with team of engineers, designers, project coordinators and technicians to take a project from conception to operation.

Performs metal fabrication processes including, but not limited to cutting, welding, grinding, drilling, and tapping.

Performs laser alignment of equipment to ensure proper placement of equipment on skidded systems.

Safely operate forklifts and cranes.

Installs and performs service on equipment at customer sites. 

Maintains and perform preventative maintenance on service equipment and tools.

What We Need From You

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Background in automotive, construction and/or mechanical contracting

Proven experience installing piping systems, including threaded, glued, and flanged pipe a plus

Welding experience desired

Ability to read and interpret liquid/pneumatic schematics and assembly drawings 

Willingness to learn

The nature of our service business focuses on precision repair, assembly, maintenance, and installation of fluid process equipment. Crane Engineering is committed to training the right candidate the skills required to be a successful Mechanical Assembly Technician.

Positive, forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards

Ability to handle a varied and fast-paced workload

Well-organized and self-directed team player

A valid driver’s license

Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds

Effective verbal and written communication skills

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members demonstrate our Core Values.

Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles, and perspectives.

Teamwork – Actively collaborate with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.

Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what they want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.

Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.

Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are “energy givers”, enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.

Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… “25% more fun”.

Benefits and Team Member Perks

Positivity, cohesiveness and celebrating a job well done!

Competitive compensation and benefits structure within a values-driven culture

Work-life balance - generous paid time off program including paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

401k with generous company match

Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation

Career advancement through our Career Tracker program

Full-time position; day shift; Monday – Friday

Primarily working at one location

Apply today and join the team at: https://www.craneengineering.net/careers

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.