• Overhead Crane Operator

    Aerotek (Burns Harbor, IN)


    Job Title: Crane Operator

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Crane Operator with experience in operating power-driven crane equipment with a magnet. The role involves handling overhead gantry DC cranes from a crow's nest, moving 25-50 ton steel slabs, and ensuring the seamless operation of the scarfing plant.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate overhead gantry DC crane to load/unload steel slabs for conditioning within the scarfing plant.

    + Pile and depile completed slabs efficiently.

    + Maintain accurate records and logs of operations.

    + Visually oversee the flow of the scarfing plant and inspect slab surfaces for defects.

    + Identify and address surface defects on steel slabs.

    + Use hand torches to remove fins, mis-scarfs, and machine gouges.

    + Complete daily inspection reports and shovel slag and scale build-up during downtime.

    + Utilize knowledge of gas and oxygen torches effectively.

    + Train on robotic operator machines and clean robotic car three times per shift.

    + Input IFS sequence numbers into panel view for data collection following SOP procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in heavy industrial steel environments.

    + Proficiency with overhead gantry crane operations.

    + Comfortable working at heights.

    + Valid driver's license.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with hand torch and scarfing operations.

    + Mechanical inclination and computer literacy.

    + Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a supportive team and become a part of the local 150 union after 640 working hours. Enjoy a $2 pay increase after December, along with 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits. Benefit from a pension plan and access to a free medical clinic on site.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work on-site at a steel manufacturing facility, where steel toe boots are required. Training hours are from 7 am to 3 pm, with occasional work until 5 pm, and shift rotations between 3 pm and 11 pm every other week post-training.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Chesterton, Indiana.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $67891.20 - $67891.20/yr.

     

    health, dental, vision, union pension,

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Burns Harbor,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.