Stamping & Overhead Crane Operator – 1st/2nd Shift

Toyotetsu North America; Jamestown (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corporation in Jamestown, IN is hiring an Overhead Crane Operator to keep our production running safely. We seek candidates with experience in lifting heavy loads, operating cranes, and following strict procedures.

The role covers first and second shifts starting at 5:30 AM/PM, with responsibilities including machine setup, inspection, and routine reporting. Join a team focused on precision and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Safe operation of overhead, bridge, gantry, or jib cranes.
• Ability to read load charts and lifting instructions.
• Knowledge of rigging, slings, chains, hooks, and lifting devices.
• Ability to perform pre-operation inspections and identify equipment defects.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for reporting maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lift work pieces manually or with hoist; secure in fixtures.
• Start machines, engage feed, and monitor operation.
• Inspect and measure parts to verify specifications.
• Move machine controls to adjust operation.
• Replace worn machine accessories as needed.
• Tend machine controls and adjust as required.
• Follow set procedures and maintain housekeeping.
• Complete necessary reporting and logs.
• Communicate abnormal situations to team leads.
• Perform sample inspection and testing of parts for standards.
• Adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggest kaizen changes to improve equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Load charts

Rigging basics

Pre-op inspections

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corporation in Jamestown, IN is hiring an Overhead Crane Operator to keep our production running safely. We seek candidates with experience in lifting heavy loads, operating cranes, and following strict procedures.

The role covers first and second shifts starting at 5:30 AM/PM, with responsibilities including machine setup, inspection, and routine reporting. Join a team focused on precision and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.