Frequently Asked Questions


Join the team!

From the shop floor to the office floor, every team member knows and understands the no-excuses, customer-first mentality that is threaded through the company.

Learn more about our company’s culture and benefits and why we strive to be the employer of choice.

How long has Mazzella Companies been in business?

Mazzella Companies has been in business for nearly 70 years, growing organically through the decades by expanding its product offerings, entering new markets, acquiring businesses, securing new customers, and nurturing historic relationships.

With humble beginnings dating back to 1954, James Mazzella formed our business by providing the most basic of lifting devices – wire rope slings that were braided by hand. Defined by hard work, the company still stands by their core values and is doing the dirty work in creating fundamentals to the industry.

From the shop floor to the front office, every team member knows and understands the no-excuses, customer-first mentality that is threaded throughout the company. In every customer interaction, we instill confidence and comfort.

How many locations does Mazzella Companies have?

With over 40 locations and 1,000 team members, Mazzella Companies offers unique opportunities for growth to its team members. To sustain this growth, every location shares in team member services including accounting, human resources, marketing, information technology, quality, safety, transportation, and maintenance.

Learn more about advancing your career at Mazzella Companies multiple locations

What health and wellness benefits do you offer?

The Human Resources team at Mazzella Companies has negotiated affordable and comprehensive benefits for its team members:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • KIS Imaging
  • myStrength
  • Surgery Plus
  • Teladoc
  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Free Drug Prescriptions
  • WorkLife Matters
  • AIIM Consulting

Learn more about Mazzella Companies’ Health and Wellness Benefits

Do you offer a retirement savings plan?

Yes! Mazzella Companies not only offers a 401(k) they also match some of your contributions and may contribute a discretionary match at the end of the year.

Learn more about Mazzella Companies’ 401(k) retirement savings plan

What is the interview process like?

  • You’ll interview with one of our in-house talent managers
  • You’ll interview with the hiring manager
  • You may interview with a panel
  • You’ll receive guidance on your offer, and time sensitive paperwork for a drug screen, background check, and physical (if needed).
  • You’ll get a start date and begin advancing your career!

Learn more about Mazzella Companies’ Interview Process

Do you offer Personal Protective Equipment?

Yes! Mazzella Companies offers any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that they require you to wear. This includes:

  • Eye Protection
  • Foot Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Training on PPE use and care

Learn More about what PPE Mazzella Companies Offers

Do you offer tuition reimbursement?

Mazzella Companies not only offers tuition reimbursement after a year of employment, they also offer an apprenticeship program that takes into consideration your past work experience as well as internships for college students.

Learn more about Mazzella Companies’ Education Benefits

Apprenticeships

Mazzella Companies is the only employer to offer the Rigging Fabricator and Lifting Mechanic jobs as an Apprenticeship Program! Certification is offered through the Department of Labor and includes:

Lifting Mechanic Program

  • 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • 400 hours of related technical instruction
  • Four years for completion

Rigging Fabricator Program

  • 6,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • 300 hours of related technical training
  • Three years for completion

Internships

A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Internships at Mazzella Companies are paid and run from June through July in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Students who a entering their Junior or Senior year of college are welcome to apply. The program is set to expand in 2025!

Learn more about Internships at Mazzella Companies

Technical Training and Education Assistance Program

This program reimburses reimburses a portion of the cost of a wide variety of technical, skill, and educational training and courses. The course or training can be to develop technical or personal skills or may be toward the achievement of a high school, under-graduate, or graduate degree. The program needs to be job related but can be used to transfer to a different department!

Reimbursement Guidelines*:

  • Pass or A = 80% of the cost of the course
  • B = 70% of the cost of the course
  • C = 60% of the cost of the course
  • D or Fail = 0% of the cost of the course
  • Students must submit a certified grade card along with receipts for tuition costs paid when requesting a reimbursement
  • Reimbursement will be made no later than 30 days after required paperwork and receipts are submitted
  • Team members will need to stay employed by Mazzella Companies for two or more years after receiving their final reimbursement, or they will need to pay the amount in full upon termination with the exception made for death, long-term disability, or reduction from force
  • The total amount of reimbursement per year by law that will not be considered taxable income is $5,250 – anything above this amount will still be reimbursed but will be subject to regular taxation

*These conditions do not apply to internal training sessions or to courses chosen by you and your manager as a part of your direct job training. In those cases, the full cost will be paid directly by the Company.