Overhead Crane Operator (5–10T) – QC & Maintenance

Aerotek; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Crane Operator to work onsite in Memphis, TN, operating overhead bridge cranes (5–10 tons) and performing basic maintenance, logkeeping, and quality inspections in ISO-certified environments.

You will analyze load charts, weights, boom angles, and weather conditions to ensure safe lifts, document daily materials moved, and support quality control processes. This is a contract-to-hire role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead crane and machine operation.
• Ability to read and write for understanding shipping documents, company policies, and work rules.
• Understanding of simple fractions.
• Ability to read tape measure and make simple fractional calculations.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate overhead bridge cranes with capacities of 5 & 10 tons.
• Analyze load charts, weights, boom angles, and weather conditions for safe lifts.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance, lubricate mechanisms, and make minor field repairs.
• Document daily logs of materials moved.
• Conduct quality control inspections on finished products.
• Perform In Process Quality Inspections at ISO-certified locations.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Reading/writing for shipping docs

Fractions understanding

Tape measure reading

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Crane Operator to work onsite in Memphis, TN, operating overhead bridge cranes (5–10 tons) and performing basic maintenance, logkeeping, and quality inspections in ISO-certified environments.

You will analyze load charts, weights, boom angles, and weather conditions to ensure safe lifts, document daily materials moved, and support quality control processes. This is a contract-to-hire role with competitive hourly pay.