Job Overview
Build a career where safety, skill, and teamwork matter.
Takumi Stamping Inc. is looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to join our first-shift production team. In this important role, you will safely move stamping dies, steel coils, fixtures, and equipment throughout our manufacturing facility. Your work will help keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Duties
- Safely operate pendant- or radio-controlled overhead bridge cranes.
- Lift, move, stage, and position stamping dies, steel coils, fixtures, and equipment.
- Support die-setting and die-change activities at stamping presses.
- Load and unload coil racks and stage raw material in designated storage locations.
- Complete and document pre-shift crane and rigging inspections.
- Inspect slings, chains, hooks, spreader bars, and other lifting devices before use.
- Select the correct rigging equipment and lifting method for each load.
- Communicate clearly with floor personnel and maintain control and visibility of loads.
- Verify material identification tags against production paperwork or scanning systems.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, equipment malfunctions, and damaged rigging immediately.
- Maintain clean, organized crane bays and staging areas in accordance with plant standards.
- Assist with general material handling and forklift operation when qualified.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- One to two years of overhead crane operating experience in manufacturing, steel processing, or another heavy-industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of rigging practices, load handling, and safe load transportation.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, material tags, and production schedules.
- Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Ability to complete Takumi Stamping crane operator training and certification after hire.
Preferred Experience
- Handling steel coils or stamping dies.
- Automotive manufacturing, metal stamping, or Tier 1 supplier experience.
- Forklift certification or NCCCO/employer-recognized crane certification.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position requires extended standing and walking on concrete surfaces, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, and twisting, and the ability to climb step ladders when necessary. Employees must have sufficient visual acuity and depth perception to judge load position and clearances and may be required to complete a vision screening.
The work is performed on a high-speed metal stamping plant floor and includes exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature changes, moving equipment, and overhead loads. Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat in designated areas.
Why Join Takumi Stamping?
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and paid vacation.
- A team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
ABOUT TAKUMI STAMPING INC.
Takumi Stamping Inc. is a Tier 1 automotive supplier in Fairfield, Ohio, with more than 25 years of experience producing high-quality stamped metal components. We are proud of the people behind our products and believe great results come from employees who care about safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Takumi, you can build practical skills, contribute to a fast-moving manufacturing operation, and be part of a team whose work supports some of the most recognized vehicles on the road. We are looking for dependable, safety-minded people who take pride in doing the job right and want to grow with us.
Apply Today
Bring your crane operating experience to a company where your skill and attention to safety make a difference every day. Apply through Indeed to be considered for this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Takumi Stamping Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
