About this role
Overhead Crane Operator
Location: Hockley, TX, US
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $17.00 – $23.00 Hourly
Shift: Monday - Friday 4PM - 330AM; weekend availability required
What You’ll Do
Operate & Move: Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, transport, and precisely position heavy materials and large loads across the manufacturing floor.
Inspect & Maintain: Perform daily pre-shift inspections on cranes and related equipment, promptly reporting any maintenance needs to ensure safe functioning.
Machine Set-Up: Assist production teams with the alignment, set-up, and installation of machinery components using cranes and heavy equipment.
Cross-Train & Support: Utilize secondary equipment like pallet jacks, plasma cutters, hydraulic presses, and shears to support material preparation and handling.
Coordinate: Work closely with forklift operators, floor leads, and other material handlers to optimize workflow and maintain a highly safe environment.
What You Bring
Experience: Proven track record operating overhead cranes and forklifts in a fast-paced industrial or heavy manufacturing setting.
Certifications: Valid forklift license and explicit certification to operate overhead cranes. Additional heavy equipment or safety certs are a plus!
Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret load charts, work orders, and strict safety instructions.
Secondary Skills (Preferred): Familiarity with machine set-up procedures and experience operating plasma cutters, hydraulic presses, or shears.
Communication: Strong communication skills to seamlessly collaborate with your team and supervisors.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical capability to handle demanding tasks, including lifting, standing for extended periods, and actively maneuvering around heavy equipment.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Strict adherence to all safety regulations, best practices, and PPE requirements.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $17.00 - $23.00 Per Hour