Rigging and Crane Operator

JTS; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Rigging and Crane Operator in Caldwell, ID. This role involves the movement of heavy machinery and ensuring safety guidelines are followed. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll contribute to assembling generator units. Enjoy competitive pay, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits while working in a supportive environment that values quality and hard work.

Benefits

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with a 4% employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Development opportunities

Shoes for Crews discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience with rigging and crane operations preferred.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Familiar with reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shackles for lifting with chains or straps.
• Operate lifts for access to roofs.
• Install generator and fuel related components.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Job Title: Rigging and Crane Operator

STATUS: Full-Time,Non-Exempt

Location: Caldwell, ID

Department: Mechanical Integration

Reports to: Mechanical Integration Manager

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Job Summary

This is an essential role in the Mechanical Integration Rigging position is the movement of heavy machinery and placement of product within the yard for work teams to engage in the assembly of generator units. This position requires high attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with all teams, while ensuring safety guidelines are followed. While this will be the primary focus of this position in high volume times, there will be opportunity to rotate in other roles on the Integration team such as Engine preparation, Tank preparation, and Finish. This is an exciting time to join JTS as we are growing and expanding our company.

Who You Are

• Strong communication skills and awareness of others in movement
• Ability to work under pressure and keep calm.
• Ability to maintain a safe perimeter and signal crane operator.
• Skilled at driving a forklift.
• Good math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to perform work tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work in all-weather conditions.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare shackles on the house for lifting with chains or straps.
• Operate lifts for access to roofs, with harnesses.
• Helping load completed units on transport trucks using correct rigging and choke on chains.
• Communication with Crane Operator at all times.
• Safety awareness, following and ensuring guidelines are upheld.
• Collaboration with others when adjustments to installation or preparation plans are needed.
• Install generator and fuel related components such as CCV’s, air tubes, air breathers/heat shields, shunt lines, coolant piping, fuel polisher, dosing system, urea supply system, urea tank, urea tank insulation.
• Install exhaust flexes
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Prior experience with rigging and crane operations (preferred)
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Familiar with reading blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with an even stronger work ethic.
• Effective time management skills and can also adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Must be able to wear PPE such as protective eyewear, hearing protection, etc.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.
• Have reliable attendance, be respectful and responsible at work.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of others in movement
• Ability to work under pressure and keep calm.
• Ability to maintain a safe perimeter and signal crane operator.
• Skilled at driving a forklift.
• Good math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to perform work tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work in all-weather conditions
  
  

At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

What JTS Offers

Competitive Pay – Weekly pay

️ Time Off – Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays

Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Savings – 401k with a 4% employer match

Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing

Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program

Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance

Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more

Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’

Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture.

Join a company that values quality, hard work, and the people who make it all happen. Apply today!

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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