Overhead Crane Operator Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

The Overhead Crane Operator serves as the starting point for the production line, ensuring the shop remains supplied and that structural steel moves smoothly and safely throughout the facility. This role requires proficiency in operating a sit-down forklift and overhead crane to support continuous, efficient production in a steel manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and load large structural steel beams from flatbed semi-trucks using an overhead crane.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move and stage steel materials throughout the facility.
• Operate a metal saw to cut steel to precise lengths according to specifications.
• Handle and band structural steel materials to prepare them for processing or shipment.
• Use measuring tools, including measuring tape and ruler, to verify accurate dimensions of cut steel.
• Support continuous material flow to keep the production line supplied and minimize downtime.
• Perform basic quality checks on materials and cuts to ensure they meet required standards.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and moving steel between indoor and outdoor areas as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating an overhead crane for handling large structural steel beams.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing or material handling environment.
• Ability to operate a metal saw safely and accurately to cut steel to precise lengths.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and staging steel products.
• Ability to use a measuring tape and ruler to take accurate measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with metal fabrication processes.
• Capability to work on your feet for 10-hour shifts.
• Reliability and attention to safety when working around heavy equipment and steel materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with banding steel or similar materials.
• Background in steel manufacturing or metal fabrication environments.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in a production setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and production requirements.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed, including occasional Fridays.

Why Work Here?

You will join a premier structural steel manufacturer that prioritizes a safe working environment and offers clear opportunities for advancement. The company values long-term growth, providing the chance to move up within the organization while working in a stable, well-established operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a steel manufacturing facility where approximately 60% of the work takes place indoors and 40% outdoors, primarily while retrieving materials from trucks. The outdoor work area is covered by a roof, providing protection from direct exposure to the elements. Shifts typically run 10 hours from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with recent overtime on Fridays. The environment involves regular interaction with heavy steel materials, overhead cranes, forklifts, and metal saws, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Green Bay, WI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Green Bay,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.