# Overhead Crane Operator

- **Company:** Vanguard Acquisitions LLC
- **Location:** Toledo, OH, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-11-13

## Job description

Precision Steel Services has supplied steel across the Midwest since 1974. We are looking for an Overhead Crane Operator to help move, stage, organize, and control steel throughout our production process.
This role sets the pace for production.
As a Crane Operator, you move and stage steel so production can run safely and efficiently. Nothing starts until the right material is in the right place. Done right, operations flow smoothly. Done wrong, production stalls, material is wasted, and safety is at risk.
This is hands-on steel manufacturing work that requires attention, control, safety, and accountability.
What You’ll Do
Operate overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move steel safely
Load and unload trucks while verifying material against order requirements
Stage material for production, storage, shipping, or the next operation
Keep production areas supplied so equipment and operators are not waiting on material
Control crane movement using standard signals and clear communication
Use safe lifting practices and monitor load balance before and during moves
Properly tag, band, identify, and organize material
Support inventory accuracy and report discrepancies
Move material between work areas to maintain production flow
Think ahead to avoid burying material, delaying production, or creating unnecessary extra moves
Inspect cranes, slings, magnets, and lifting equipment before use
Report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or material concerns early
Maintain clean, safe work areas and clear travel paths
What We Expect
You own the move — unsafe or poor material handling does not happen
You stay aware and keep work flowing without unnecessary delays
You think ahead and stage material before it is needed
You understand that poor staging slows down the entire operation
You communicate clearly with operators, quality, supervisors, and other team members
You take responsibility for inventory accuracy and material organization
You protect the equipment, the material, and the people around you
You show up reliably and understand that attendance matters
You can handle physical work in a steel manufacturing environment
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Previous crane operation experience required
Experience working with steel, metal, fabrication, manufacturing, warehouse, or a similar industrial environment required
Ability to work safely around heavy material
Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly
Strong attention to safety, detail, and organization
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to perform physical work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in varying shop conditions
Ability to work overtime, including rotating weekends when required
Preferred Qualifications
Overhead or bridge crane experience
Experience with magnets, slings, spreader bars, C-hooks, or other below-the-hook lifting devices
Forklift or heavy material handling experience
Experience loading/unloading trucks
Experience with steel plate, coils, bars, structural steel, or heavy metal products
Familiarity with work orders, staging, tagging, banding, inventory systems, or material paperwork
Basic measurement skills, including tape measure and shop math
Benefits
Pay, Shift & Growth Opportunity
Base Pay: $20/hour, based on experience
Shift Premiums
2nd Shift: +$0.50/hour
3rd Shift: +$1.00/hour
Overtime available
How You Grow Here
We do not believe in flat roles. Your pay and responsibility grow with performance.
Operators can advance by building skill in safe material handling, crane control, staging accuracy, inventory organization, production flow, and overall reliability.
Tier-Based Pay System
Advancement is based on skill, safety, and reliability
Higher tiers mean more responsibility and higher pay
Progression is earned, not time-based
Annual Performance Reviews
Yearly reviews may provide increases to your hourly rate
Reviews are based on performance, consistency, safety, reliability, and contribution to the team
This gives you a clear path to increase your pay by becoming more valuable to the operation.

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