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Crane Technician (Maintenance & Service)

SpaceX· Facilities - Hawthorne
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Hawthorne, CA$30/hr - $38/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Crane Technician responsible for repair and maintenance of all crane assets across SpaceX campus, supporting facilities crane and elevator operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and zero unplanned interruptions.

Responsibilities

  • Support a team responsible for all facilities crane and elevator operations to ensure zero unplanned interruptions of services to employees and customers.
  • Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot various types of fixed cranes (bridge, gantry, jib).
  • Coordinate the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and scope of work enforcement for facilities crane operations and elevator services.
  • Understanding of control circuitry, wiring and ability to install a radio control system and variable frequency drive.
  • Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system.
  • Consult with production engineering and facilities construction for required crane systems.
  • Prioritize tasks and projects effectively to drive department efficiency and eliminate blockers to critical path.
  • Have high regard for personal safety and safety of others while providing safety leadership and driving a culture of safety excellence.
  • Assure there is compliance with all Federal, State and local building codes as related to facilities crane and elevator operations.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' of crane technician experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Skills

Required:Crane and elevator operationsControl circuitry and electrical installationsReading and interpreting technical documents

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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