Crane Maintenance Technician, Facilities

Description:
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Crane Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team at the GIGA TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation and minimize downtime. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety protocols.

Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, and associated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, replacing worn or damaged parts such as wire ropes, brakes, motors, and limit switches as needed
Conduct daily and periodic inspections of cranes and rigging equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA, Tesla, and manufacturer safety standards
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and parts used in the chargeback and maintenance management systems
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to schedule repairs efficiently and minimize production or warehouse disruptions
Report major issues, hazards, or supplier-related defects immediately and support chargeback documentation for damages or non compliant equipment
Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting while adhering to lockout/tagout and other safety procedures

Requirements:
Relevant vocational training, technical school, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance preferred
Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing cranes or similar heavy industrial lifting equipment in a warehouse, manufacturing, or facilities environment
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, rigging techniques, and OSHA safety regulations for cranes and hoists
Excellent communication skills and ability to follow written/verbal instructions and document work clearly

Essential Physcial Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program