Industrial Overhead Crane Specialist
About The Position
Industrial Overhead Crane Specialist It’s what’s inside that counts—yours, ours, and the steel we move. A day in the life You arrive for your rotating shift ready to move heavy material safely and precisely. Before the first lift, you complete and file your equipment inspection report, verify startup procedures, and coordinate with teammates on production priorities. On the floor, you operate an overhead crane and forklift to stage, load, and transport materials—monitoring conditions, communicating any issues, and keeping your area clean. Throughout the shift, you troubleshoot minor equipment concerns, uphold CMC’s Safety Culture, and follow shutdown and emergency procedures to the letter. What you’ll do Operate an overhead crane and forklift to handle heavy materials efficiently and safely Complete required equipment inspections and documentation each shift Communicate proactively about production needs, risks, and process improvements Maintain housekeeping standards in your immediate work area Troubleshoot routine issues using experience and collaboration Adhere to startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures Participate actively in CMC Safety Programs and champion a strong safety culture What you’ll bring Proven overhead crane experience; forklift operation proficiency Reliability in attendance, task completion, and schedule flexibility Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays; overtime as needed Team mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organization Comfort working around heat and cold, chemicals, dust, fumes and mists, uneven walking surfaces, high noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces Capability to lift up to 50 lbs Education High School Diploma or GED required Tools & technologies Overhead Crane Forklifts Preferred proficiencies Industrial Construction Equipment Troubleshooting Heavy Material Handling Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Benefits that start on day one Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage with low employee cost Paid Time Off and Vacation beginning Day 1 401(k) with 4.5% company match $500 annual company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive pay and bonus opportunities Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and clear advancement pathways Why CMC CMC is a Fortune 500 company shaping the future of construction reinforcement and steel. For over a century, our innovators and doers have supported bridges, buildings, roadways, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Join us to build a more sustainable industry and a better-connected world. Equal Employment Opportunity CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. Ready to move your career—and our world—forward? Apply today and grow with CMC.
Requirements
- Proven overhead crane experience; forklift operation proficiency
- Reliability in attendance, task completion, and schedule flexibility
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays; overtime as needed
- Team mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organization
- Comfort working around heat and cold, chemicals, dust, fumes and mists, uneven walking surfaces, high noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
- Capability to lift up to 50 lbs
- High School Diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- Industrial Construction Equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy Material Handling
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Responsibilities
- Operate an overhead crane and forklift to handle heavy materials efficiently and safely
- Complete required equipment inspections and documentation each shift
- Communicate proactively about production needs, risks, and process improvements
- Maintain housekeeping standards in your immediate work area
- Troubleshoot routine issues using experience and collaboration
- Adhere to startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures
- Participate actively in CMC Safety Programs and champion a strong safety culture
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage with low employee cost
- Paid Time Off and Vacation beginning Day 1
- 401(k) with 4.5% company match
- $500 annual company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and clear advancement pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
