Crane Operator

nVent • Medway, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Massachusetts 1B License and maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card), if for operation of company vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, rough-terrain cranes, carry deck cranes, and other approved lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of safe rigging, lifting, and material handling practices.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, and shipping documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, drills, pneumatic tools, woodworking saws, ratchet straps, and other fabrication or shipping equipment.
• Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.
• Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.
• This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently , and 10 lbs consistently.
• Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in shipping, material handling, crane operation, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished products for shipment by building and fabricating shipping dunnage, skids, crates, and boxes using wood and steel materials.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations.
• Safely load and unload trucks while ensuring products are secured, protected, and shipment-ready.
• Assemble and install shipping caps, protective packaging, and other materials to prevent product damage during transport.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and approved lifting equipment to transport and position large materials and finished products.
• Use standard crane hand signals and follow safe rigging and material handling practices at all times.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and tape measurements to accurately complete shipping and material handling tasks.
• Support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment through daily housekeeping and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing and shipping environment while contributing to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED