Field Installation Technician

At Crane Technologies, we believe that the backbone of global industry is built by the people who know how to keep things moving. We are a family-oriented company based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where we take pride in designing and manufacturing the systems that power factories across the country. We are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Field Installation Technician to represent us on the front lines nationwide. In this role, you will be the face of our company, stepping into different manufacturing environments to bring our heavy-duty equipment to life. This is not a desk job; it is a position for someone who loves to solve problems with their hands, values the satisfaction of seeing a project through to completion, and enjoys the variety that comes with traveling to new sites. We provide a supportive environment where your technical expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is a priority. If you take pride in precision and want to be part of a team that keeps the world running, we would love to welcome you aboard.

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Professional Work Environment

• Installation execution: Prepare sites, assemble components, and position runway beams, bridge systems, hoists, and electrical systems in coordination with the team.
• Pre-installation planning: Review blueprints, verify measurements, and plan sequences that minimize disruption to customers.
• Testing & handover: Complete installations to manufacturer/industry standards, then test and verify systems before customer handover.
• Rigging expertise: Select gear, determine sling arrangements and lift angles, and inspect equipment for defects and proper load ratings.
• Equipment operation: Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and mobile cranes with precision in confined spaces.
• Safety & coordination: Maintain clear communication during critical lifts to protect people, facilities, and equipment.

• Experience & education: Minimum 2 years in industrial equipment installation with rigging and heavy equipment operation experience; high school diploma or equivalent required, technical certification in rigging/crane operations preferred, and a valid driver's license for site travel.
• Rigging & technical knowledge: Proven ability to select rigging equipment, calculate loads, determine sling angles, and choose hardware, with strong knowledge of OSHA rigging/lifting regulations and the ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Additional skills: Basic electrical knowledge and experience with hand and power tools used in industrial settings.
• Physical capabilities: Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and stairs, operate lifts at height, navigate uneven terrain, lift up to 50 pounds, and maintain stamina and visual acuity for detailed work throughout a full shift.
• Work environment: Comfort working in industrial settings with dust, noise, temperature variation, and occasional outdoor/adverse weather conditions.
• Travel requirements: Willingness to travel to customer sites regionally and nationally, including overnight stays for longer installations.