Overhead Crane Operator

JGM • Full-time • Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States • $22 - $27 / hour • 5h ago

Position Overview

JGM is hiring an experienced Material Handler / Crane Operator to join our team at our heavy industrial structural steel fabrication facility in Coatesville, PA.

In this role, you'll work inside our fabrication shop alongside our processing and fabrication teams, using overhead cranes to move beams, columns, plate, and fabricated assemblies through the shop. Our Coatesville shop runs (7) 20-ton and (3) 10-ton overhead cranes, and you'll play a key part in keeping steel moving safely between processing equipment, fit-up and weld stations, and shipping.

This is a hands-on role for someone with real overhead crane and rigging experience in a steel, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing shop. If you're safety-focused, dependable, and looking for steady full-time work, consistent overtime, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills, JGM offers a long-term place to build your career.

Location: Coatesville, PA

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Every other two-week period: 5:00 AM–5:30 PM through December
Optional Saturday shifts available every week
Consistent overtime opportunities

What You'll Do

Operate overhead cranes (up to 20-ton capacity) to move, pick, set, and stage structural steel throughout the shop
Select, inspect, and rig loads using chains, slings, spreader bars, and beam and plate clamps
Flip, roll, and position beams, columns, and fabricated pieces for fitters and welders
Load and unload processing equipment, including beam drill lines, saws, plate processors, and cambering equipment
Stage material at fit-up and weld stations to keep production on schedule
Read tags, piece marks, and cut lists to make sure the right piece gets to the right station
Move finished pieces to shipping and assist with occasional forklift and yard moves
Perform daily crane and rigging inspections and report maintenance concerns
Use standard crane hand signals and keep people clear of suspended loads
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards

What We're Looking For

2+ years of overhead crane and material handling experience required
Previous experience in a structural steel, fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or similar shop environment
Hands-on rigging experience, including selecting and inspecting rigging for long, heavy, or awkward loads
Experience flipping and positioning beams, plate, or fabricated pieces is strongly preferred
Experience working around processing equipment (beam lines, saws, plate processors) is a plus
Forklift experience is a plus
Knowledge of standard crane hand signals
Ability to read tags, piece marks, and cut lists, and to use a tape measure
Strong safety awareness and attention to surroundings
Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working as part of a team
Willing to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire; current OSHA 10 certification is a plus
High school diploma or GED preferred

Benefits & JGM Perks

JGM offers competitive benefits along with the stability and opportunity of working for a growing industrial construction and fabrication company:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Training and Continuing Education Support
Steady, Full-Time, Year-Round Work
Consistent Overtime Opportunities
Opportunities to Learn New Equipment and Grow Within JGM
Company-Provided PPE
Free Lunch Every Other Friday
Daily Vending Machine Card

The Work Environment

This position is based inside our Coatesville structural steel fabrication shop, with occasional work in the outdoor yard as needed. You'll work around overhead cranes, forklifts, processing equipment, and active fit-up and welding operations while helping keep steel moving safely and efficiently.

JGM provides required PPE and places a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and giving employees the training and tools they need to succeed.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive role. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, including testing for marijuana, in accordance with JGM's safety policies and applicable regulations.