Overhead Crane Operator

Contract‑to‑Hire | Paid Training | Union Opportunity

This is more than a warehouse job—it’s a career entry point into union manufacturing with paid training, clear advancement, and long‑term stability. As an Overhead Crane Operator, you’ll work in a large industrial setting where safety comes first and employees are trained to grow into skilled machine operator roles.

After approximately 90 days, successful employees transition to direct union employment with outstanding benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support production by safely handling and staging sheet metal while learning advanced processing equipment:

• Unload semi‑trailers and trucks using overhead cranes
• Stage and organize sheet metal to keep production running smoothly
• Move, stack, and prepare material after it’s cut to length
• Supply material to cut‑to‑length lines and plasma cutting machines
• Learn to operate plasma cutters and cut‑to‑length equipment through on‑the‑job training
• Assist with loading, unloading, and order picking
• Help maintain organized material flow and inventory accuracy
• Follow all safety procedures and use proper rigging and lifting techniques

Your first day is dedicated to safety training and orientation, so you start confidently and safely.

Training & Schedule

• Paid training provided
• Off‑shift employees train on 1st shift for up to one month
• Available shifts:
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:20 PM – 12:50 AM (Monday–Thursday)
• Includes two paid 15‑minute breaks and one unpaid 30‑minute lunch

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking dependable, safety‑focused individuals who want to learn and build skills—not just punch a clock.

• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience
• Material handling experience in an industrial environment
• Ability and willingness to learn overhead crane operation
• Comfortable working with sheet metal or heavy materials
• Able to work full‑time on a set shift
• Comfortable in a non‑climate‑controlled environment
• Strong safety mindset and reliable attendance
• Steel‑toe boots with built‑in metatarsal protection required

• Overhead crane experience
• Experience in steel, sheet metal, or metals production
• Experience in high‑volume production or warehouse settings
• Interest in learning advanced machinery

Why This Job Is Worth Applying For

✅ Union path after 90 days

✅ Excellent benefits once hired directly

✅ Paid, hands‑on training

✅ Opportunities to learn skilled machine operation

✅ Stable work in an established operation

✅ Safety‑focused culture and structured onboarding

This is an ideal role for someone who wants consistency today and growth tomorrow.

Work Environment

• Large industrial facility built for heavy projects
• Indoor work; not climate‑controlled
• Temperature fluctuates with the seasons
• Employees are protected from weather but should expect warm summers and cool winters

If you’re reliable, safety‑minded, and interested in long‑term career growth in manufacturing, this is a solid opportunity to get in and move up.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.05/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Roseville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2026.

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.