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Overhead Crane Operator jobs are open across manufacturing, steel production, construction, and logistics, at every level from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in bridge crane operation, gantry crane systems, and overhead lifting in heavy industrial settings. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
- Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
- Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
- 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
- $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Starting rate from $23.00 (based on experience)
- Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.
- Ability to operate fork lift and overhead crane required
- Coordinate with operations, logistics, and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services and materials
- Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
- Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
- Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
- Ensure area is maintained to be clean and maintain a safe working environment
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends
- Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
- Some overtime will be required
- Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
YOUR EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required
We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
INTRODUCTION
There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
- Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
- Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
- 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
- $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Starting rate from $23.00 (based on experience)
- Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.
- Ability to operate fork lift and overhead crane required
- Coordinate with operations, logistics, and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services and materials
- Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
- Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
- Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
- Ensure area is maintained to be clean and maintain a safe working environment
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends
- Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
- Some overtime will be required
- Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
YOUR EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required
We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- MSI2
- Tenaris2
- CMC1
- Vallourec1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing6
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in overhead crane operator jobs.
- Valid NCCCO or equivalent overhead crane operator certification
- Proven experience operating bridge or gantry cranes in an industrial setting
- Ability to read and interpret load charts and rigging diagrams
- Familiarity with OSHA rigging, signaling, and hoisting safety standards
- High school diploma or GED required by most employers
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
Tips for Your Overhead Crane Operator Job Search
List every crane type you've operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment experience. Call out bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and any rated tonnage you've worked with. Vague entries like 'overhead crane experience' get passed over when a posting asks for a 15-ton bridge crane operator.
Certify before you apply when possible
Many industrial employers require or strongly prefer a NCCCO certification. If you're between jobs or targeting higher-paying roles, completing the certification before applying puts you ahead of candidates who list it as 'in progress' on their resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists overhead crane operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A steel mill posting and a warehouse logistics posting both need crane operators but prioritize different skills. Mirror the job description's language exactly, whether that's load-securement, rigging, or material handling, so your resume clears automated screening.
Prepare for a pre-hire practical evaluation
Many employers run a hands-on skills assessment before a formal offer. Walk into it ready to demonstrate hand signal proficiency, load control at height, and emergency stop procedures. Asking the recruiter in advance what equipment the test uses shows initiative and lets you prepare.
Negotiate shift differential and overtime terms
Overhead crane roles in continuous-operation facilities often run night or weekend shifts. Before accepting an offer, confirm the shift differential rate, overtime structure, and rotation schedule. These details affect your total compensation more than the base rate in many industrial environments.
Overhead Crane Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most overhead crane operators?
The companies hiring the most overhead crane operators right now include MSI, Tenaris, and CMC, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Heavy manufacturing, steel production, and shipbuilding facilities account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many overhead crane operator jobs are remote?
About 0% of overhead crane operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are crane inspection scheduling, rigging engineering review, and crane safety training coordination rather than direct equipment operation.
How do you become an overhead crane operator?
You typically start by completing a formal operator training program through a vocational school, union apprenticeship, or employer-sponsored course that covers equipment mechanics, load calculations, and safety procedures. After training, you sit for a certification exam such as the NCCCO to demonstrate competency. Entry-level candidates often begin as riggers or signal persons to build hands-on floor experience before moving into the operator seat full time.
Can you get hired as an overhead crane operator with little experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates with minimal direct crane experience if you hold a relevant certification and have a background in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments. Applying to apprenticeship programs through unions like the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers or the United Steelworkers is one of the most practical paths, since they provide paid on-the-job training alongside coursework leading to full operator status.
What does the overhead crane operator interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your certification status and equipment experience, followed by an in-person interview covering safety knowledge, emergency procedures, and past load-handling scenarios. A hands-on skills evaluation on the employer's actual equipment is common before a final offer is made. Some facilities also require a physical capacity test and a drug screen as separate steps in the process.
Where can I find and apply to overhead crane operator jobs?
You can find and apply to overhead crane operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and certifications, then apply directly to each listing.
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