Overhead Crane Operator

Jgmusa; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Training support

PPE Provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

JGM is seeking an experienced Material Handler/Crane Operator for our Coatesville, PA fabrication shop. You will operate overhead cranes, rig loads, and move heavy steel components through processing, fit-up, and welding areas.

The role requires 2+ years of crane and material handling experience, hands-on rigging, and the ability to read cut lists and tags. Expect steady full-time work with overtime opportunities in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of overhead crane and material handling experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Willing to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire; current OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure correct parts are moved to the right stations.
• 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.

Skills

Overhead crane experience

Rigging experience

Team collaboration

Safety-focused

Reading tags & cut lists

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chains & slings

Beam clamps

Spreader bars

Tape measure

Forklift experience

Job description

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.