• Overhead Crane Operator

    Aerotek (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator, $25-27

    Job Description

    In this position, you will be responsible for unloading semis, staging products, and handling products after they have been cut to length. You will gradually learn to operate plasma cutting and cut-to-length machines as you become more comfortable. Our company specializes in supplying sheet metal products, cutting them to length, and shipping them to customers. You will support operators with material handling and learn to run various equipment such as the cut-to-length line and plasma cutters to process customer orders.

    Responsibilities

    + Unload semis and stage products.

    + Handle products after they have been cut to length.

    + Support operators with material handling.

    + Learn and operate cut-to-length machines and plasma cutters.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with overhead cranes is a significant advantage.

    + Material handling and inventory management skills.

    + One year of manufacturing experience.

    + Willingness to learn new equipment and processes.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in sheet metal production and order picking.

    + Ability to load and unload products efficiently.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join us for exceptional benefits and the opportunity to train and certify on various machines, increasing your wage once hired directly. Our 90-day contract-to-union offers a pathway to long-term growth and stability.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is based in a large, industrial warehouse originally designed to build warships. While the building is old-school, it provides protection from external elements, though it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter due to constant door activity. The benefits provided outweigh any temperature discomforts. The position involves a full-time schedule with shifts available from 6 AM to 2:30 PM or 2:20 PM to 12:50 AM, Monday through Thursday. Off shifts will require training on the first shift for up to one month. Safety training and paperwork are completed on the first day. Steel toe boots with non-detachable meta-tarsal covers are required. Enjoy two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute unpaid lunch.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.05/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.