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Crane Operator

Superior Forge & Steel
Lima, OH Temporary
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

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Job Description: Crane Operator

The Crane Operator is a member of our Machining Department responsible for operating an overhead crane to facilitate movement of product and materials for machining and inspection operations. Crane Operators in Machining start at $22.20 an hour. with .50 pr hr increases every 6 months until the established top rate of pay is achieved. Some training for this role will be done on 1st shift before employee is transitioned to 2nd or 3rd shift. Additional Paid Relief Days, $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS (Paid in increments throughout the first year of continued employment), and this position is eligible for the Production Incentive Program.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Pre-operation inspection and testing of crane and associated equipment
  • Operation of overhead (cab) crane
  • Communication with operators and employees on floor
  • Timely reporting of equipment problems and issues
  • Maintaining all equipment and documentation needed for crane operation
  • Perform other department duties, as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Previous experience with heavy equipment operation required
  • Previous overhead crane experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to work any shift, including some weekends

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

  • Must be comfortable working at heights
  • Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
  • Exposed to seasonal temperature changes
  • Manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and vibration

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits

  • Eligible upon hire: Company paid safety shoes and prescription safety glasses.
  • Eligible after 30 days; medical/prescription drug coverage, dental, vision insurances, company provided Basic Life and AD&D insurance, additional voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance, paid holidays.
  • Eligible at 60 days (520 working hours): Participation in the production incentive pay program (potential to add $1-$2 per hour to base pay, based on production)
  • Eligible after 90 days; paid relief days, Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, employee referral program
  • Eligible after 6 months; 401K program

Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

No calls or agencies please. Superior Forge & Steel Corporation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Superior Forge & Steel Corporation is a manufacturer of forged hardened steel rolls for hot and cold rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We also provide other products and services such as commercial ingots, specialty forging, heat treatment, and machining.

We're committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us by email, hr@sfsrolls.com, or by phone, 419-222-4412 ext. 241

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