Crane Operator

Start your new career as a Crane Operator - Contract with MAU at GE in Greenville, SC. As a Crane Operator - Contract, you will safely operate overhead cranes and support machinery installation by planning and executing precise lifting activities in industrial environments. This is a project-based contract.

What We Offer:

• Up to $50.00 per hour
• First Shift schedule | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Health benefits
• Dental insurance

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience operating overhead cranes in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or machinery installation environments
• Experience preparing or contributing to lift plans for heavy equipment or machinery moves
• Strong knowledge of crane load charts, rigging principles, load control, and safe lifting practices
• Ability to assess load characteristics, select appropriate rigging equipment, and plan safe lift paths
• Ability to interpret equipment drawings, installation plans, and jobsite requirements
• Familiarity with standard hand signals and radio communication protocols
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe material handling practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in active industrial environments
• Documented training similar to NCCCO licensing, including hands-on crane operation and rigging training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting machinery setting, millwright work, or industrial equipment installation
• Experience developing critical lift plans
• Forklift, aerial lift, or other mobile equipment experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

What You'll Do as a Crane Operator:

• Operate overhead cranes to lift, move, position, and place machinery, equipment, and components during installation projects
• Develop, review, and follow lift plans for routine, critical, and non-routine lifting activities
• Determine load weights, center of gravity, lift points, crane capacity, travel path, and rigging requirements before performing lifts
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, riggers, and installation teams to plan safe and efficient lifting operations
• Conduct pre-lift assessments to identify hazards such as overhead obstructions, confined spaces, floor loading limits, personnel exposure, and environmental conditions
• Perform pre-operation inspections of cranes, hoists, slings, hooks, chains, spreader bars, and other lifting devices
• Verify rigging configurations and ensure all lifting attachments are appropriate and rated for intended loads
• Follow approved lift plans, hand signals, radio communication protocols, and site-specific safety procedures
• Assist installation teams with precise placement of machinery into foundations, skids, or designated operating positions
• Support unloading, staging, and sequencing of machinery and materials in preparation for installation
• Monitor crane performance during operation and report any mechanical, electrical, or safety issues immediately
• Maintain awareness of load path, clearances, personnel location, and changing site conditions throughout each lift
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable standards related to crane operation, rigging, and material handling
• Maintain lift plan documentation, inspection records, and operational logs as required
• Participate in job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, pre-lift meetings, and post-lift reviews when needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work for extended periods
• Ability to safely work at heights or in congested industrial environments when required
• Ability to lift and carry tools or equipment within defined job limits
• Sufficient vision, depth perception, and coordination to safely operate lifting equipment
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions

Work Environment:

• Industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and equipment installation locations
• Exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and moving equipment
• May require overtime, weekends, and travel depending on project schedules