Production / Overhead Crane Operator

Arcosa Careers•Fort Pierce, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Production Operator / Overhead Crane Operator for our location in Fort Pierce, FL. The Production Operator / Overhead Crane Operator role manages heavy lifting and movement of precast concrete components, steel cages, and structural molds, and assists in production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing of precast concrete poles and related components. The ideal candidate ensures production lines run efficiently while strictly adhering to safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ASME B30.2) in a fast-paced, high-demand tubular concrete manufacturing facility. Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience operating overhead cranes in a manufacturing, precast, or heavy industrial environment preferred
Valid NCCCO Overhead Crane Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, load charts, and work instructions
Strong communication skills (verbal, radio, and hand signals)
Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and in varying weather conditions
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Good depth perception, coordination, and situational awareness

Responsibilities

Safely operate remote-controlled gantry cranes or overhead bridge cranes to lift, transport, and position heavy materials such as concrete forms, steel cages, and finished products
Inspect loads and rigging equipment to ensure safe lifting within rated capacities
Control load movement to prevent swinging, sudden stops, or unsafe positioning
Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of crane equipment (wire ropes, hooks, brakes, and limit switches)
Report equipment issues and assist with routine preventative maintenance
Assist in the fabrication of concrete poles, including forming, pouring, demolding, finishing, and assembly
Support operations by staging materials for production, including steel, molds, and concrete components
Load, unload, and move raw and finished materials throughout the facility
Assist with mold setup, stripping, cleaning, and resetting for production cycles
Stack, band, label, and stage finished products for storage or shipment
Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed
Work closely with production, yard, and maintenance teams to support workflow and minimize downtime
Follow production schedules and instructions to meet daily output goals
Participate in inventory counts and material tracking
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with plant standards