Overhead crane operator Job at Boeing (Wichita)

Overhead crane operator

Boeing

Location:
United States , Wichita

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

25.09 - 43.13 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Material Support / Overhead Crane Operator to safely and efficiently support manufacturing operations by moving products, equipment, and materials using cab-operated overhead cranes and material handling equipment. This role ensures accurate material flow, maintains equipment safety standards, and supports timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.

Job Responsibility:

Safely and efficiently support manufacturing operations by moving products, equipment, and materials using cab-operated overhead cranes and material handling equipment
Ensure accurate material flow, maintains equipment safety standards, and supports timely delivery of high-quality products to customers
Perform a wide variety of material support activities that assure the timely delivery of high-quality products to the customer
Perform tasks such as product conveyance and multi-tasking, operation of material handling equipment, material support machinery, and clerical or record keeping activities involving material flow of all goods and parts
Perform a variety of activities including using power or hand operated tools and equipment
checking hardware and tools for visible damage
routing broken, worn, or obsolete hardware and tools to proper authority for disposition
opening containers and identifying weight and count of contents
and verifying the quality of hardware
Operate all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks
Utilize proper equipment and devices to ensure that parts, equipment and all structures are appropriately protected
Check the condition of the material handling and associated equipment or devices before and after operation
Report malfunctioning and unsafe equipment
Verify unit numbers, part count and similar information of in-process material
Effectively communicate with management staff, support functions, employees, vendors and outside shipping personnel
Train other employees in the same job classification as requested or required
Safely and efficiently operate cab-controlled overhead traveling crane by use of radio or mobile boom-type crane and position aircraft, assemblies, other goods and materials
Assure the safe operation of equipment including selecting, securing and adjusting equipment and lifting aids
Operate and control large assembly moving equipment
Perform coordination responsibilities
Perform hook tender responsibilities
Plan and arrange for cranes to be taken out of use for servicing and maintenance and prepare work orders authorizing such work
Maintain logs and records
Dispatch, receive and coordinate requests for overhead cranes, maintenance and other miscellaneous functions
Maintain constant communications with the scene, emergency vehicles, and individuals during an emergency

Requirements:

Employees must meet established criteria, which includes but is not limited to: able to work at extreme heights (no fear of heights)
able to bend, squat or stoop for extending period of time
and able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification

Nice to have:

Crane operation: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Fixed Crane, Bridge Crane, Cab operated Crane
Construction experience: Working from heights, Working Around Heavy Equipment, Oil Field
Heavy equipment experience: Skid steer, Forklift, Backhoe, Tractor, Bulldozer, Excavator, Directional Boring, Pulling Units
Rigging experience: Hook tending, Rigging Loads to Move

What we offer:

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Overhead crane operator

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Location:
United States , Wichita

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

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Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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