Maintenance Technician
Crane · Chandler, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Crane (aerospace & defense) in Chandler, AZ. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring to provide power and lighting for all plant and building operations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 60%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 23%
- Injection molding 23%
- PLC 23%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 2
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Crane in Chandler
1 other open role at this site.
- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
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Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician will install, maintain, and repair plant infrastructure, utility systems, and production equipment with little or no supervision. The following
responsibilities
are typical of what this position may be required to perform, however they are not all inclusive.
Essential Functions
- ◆Works with outside services, inspectors, government officials and the like to ensure compliance with necessary codes and laws, as well as to maintain proper service levels
- ◆Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring to provide power and lighting for all plant and building operations
- ◆Installs, maintains, and repairs all required plumbing systems to support plant and building operations
- ◆Installs, maintains, and repairs plant equipment, pumps, and motors to meet manufacturer’s specifications and plant standards
- ◆Performs general facility maintenance to include flooring, sheet rock, painting, boiler and air conditioning systems, and general interior building maintenance
- ◆Performs general exterior maintenance to include building upkeep and repairs, parking lot maintenance, and lawn and landscaping upkeep
- ◆General record keeping, filing, and ordering of materials, parts and supplies to maintain operation needs
- ◆May be required to do other duties such as delivery and pick up of tools and equipment, furniture assembly and moving, and the like
- ◆Works with hazardous materials such as paints and solvents to include storage and shipment
- ◆May be required to specialize in areas such as HVAC systems, fire alarm, security and phone systems
- ◆Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management
Qualifications
- ✓Experience : 4 or more years of related experience in industrial maintenance. 2 years of type II HVAC experience.
- ✓Knowledge : Training in the electrical & mechanical trades.
- ✓Skills/Abilities : Must be able to interpret and demonstrate proficiency using schematics & blue prints for trouble shooting equipment. Must have completed a hazardous waste management course and have experience in storage and shipping of hazardous waste
- ✓Education/Certification : High School diploma or equivalent required. EPA Certification.
- ✓Eligibility Requirement : Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- ✓Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility
requirements
for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓AS Degree preferred
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Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at our Chandler, AZ location.
About Crane
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Working Conditions
- •Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
- •Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
- •May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
- •Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
Standing: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 70 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 70 pounds
Mental/Visual: Use of tools and maintenance equipment
Workspace (line, cube, etc): throughout facility
Top Benefits
- •As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
- •Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
- •Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
- •401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
- •Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of know