Overhead Crane Operator 25-26hr

Overhead Crane Operator 25-26hr (part of Allegis Group) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Tigard, OR 97223 Job Title: Crane Operator Job Description Join a dynamic team as a Crane Operator, where you will be responsible for operating forklifts and overhead cranes to efficiently move steel within our industrial fabrication shop. This position offers the opportunity to handle a variety of materials, including small fabricated metal components and large structural steel beams and columns, ensuring safe and efficient loading practices. Collaborate with team members to meet production and shipping deadlines, maintain equipment, and report any malfunctions promptly. Responsibilities Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move steel within bays in industrial fabrication shop. Handle a variety of materials, including small fabricated metal components and large structural steel beams and columns. Ensure safe and efficient loading practices. Collaborate with team members to meet production and shipping deadlines. Maintain equipment and report any malfunctions promptly. Essential Skills Overhead crane operation experience Material handling skills Industrial shop experience Forklift operation proficiency Ability to lift heavy objects Strong attention to safety protocols Excellent communication skills Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes in an industrial setting Ability to work in varying weather conditions Team-oriented mindset Ability to pass multiple choice tests for crane operation and forklift operation within the first week or two of employment Why Work Here? Our company has a rich history serving as one of the most prestigious complex steel fabricators in the Western United States. Our distinguished team of over 300 employees is renowned for excellence in project management, structural steel, and bridge fabrication. After converting to a direct employee, you are expected to join the Local 516 Ironworkers Union, which offers higher wages, pensions, family health plans, and greater respect for your profession and skills. You will also receive new gloves, a hood, a hard hat, and a stipend for steel-toe boots and prescription lenses if needed. Work Environment You will work in a 180,000 sq ft single steel fabrication facility, one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. Our company is AISC certified to work on high-rise buildings, bridges, marine, and other structural steel projects. We also hold an AISC Sophisticated Paint, Indoor endorsement QP3 (SPE) with years of experience applying surface treatments and paint. The position offers two shift options: Day Shift (Mon-Thurs, 6:00am - 4:30pm) and Swing Shift (Mon-Thurs, 4:30pm - 2:30am). Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tigard, Oregon. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tigard,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.