Crane Operator

Caterpillar
South Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2023 CLOSED ON 12/19/2023

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Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other.
We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities.
We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.
Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Description

3rd Shift - Full Time

Job duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Operate 30 ton or larger overhead crane and jib cranes.

  • Hitch and unhitch all types of materials safely and properly.

  • Locate, identify, receive, load, move and store materials.

  • Select proper chains, clevises, hooks, etc.
    and inspect all equipment before operating.

  • Properly raise, lower, roll, move and place load.

  • Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe operations.

  • Operate power lift trucks as required.

Basic

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience with 30 ton or larger overhead crane or jib crane.

  • Successfully complete overhead crane and other operator required training.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.

  • Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Additional Information:
  • This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 3rd Shift - Full Time
  • Pay is Step 1 $25.12 Step 2 $26.06 Step 3 $26.99 hr plus an additional $1.00 shift premium for 3rd Shift
  • No relocation assistance is available.

  • Sign On & Retention Bonus available
Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?
  • Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
  • All Positions are Full-Time =
  • Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
  • Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
  • 401k with 6% Company Match
  • Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
  • Annual Employee Rewards Program
  • Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
  • Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
  • Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
  • Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process .

Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Location/Region: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Salary : $25 - $26

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