Machine and Crane Operator

Machine & Crane Operator

Join a Global Technology Leader Driving the Future of Sustainable Energy

• Location: Charlotte, NC | 100% Onsite
• Schedule Options: Weekend Day Shift: Friday - Sunday | 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM OR Night Shift: Monday - Thursday | 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM Training Requirement (Both Shifts): Candidates must complete training on 1st Shift (Monday - Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM) for approximately 2-3 months before transitioning to their assigned schedule.
• Pay Rate: $24.14/hour

Make Your Mark on Equipment That Powers Industry

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Machine & Crane Operator to support a global leader in technology and energy innovation in Charlotte, NC. This industry-leading organization helps companies and countries reduce emissions across the energy landscape, creating a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system for the future.

In this hands-on manufacturing role, you'll operate machinery, move materials, perform equipment-related tasks, and support critical production processes that help keep industrial operations running efficiently. If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and contributing to meaningful work in a manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and advance your career.

What You'll Do

As a Machine & Crane Operator, you will play a key role in supporting daily manufacturing and refurbishment operations by:

• Operating and understanding manual machines including mills, grit blasting equipment, rollers, and related machinery
• Operating production equipment such as furnaces, airflow stands, spot welders, and other industrial equipment
• Safely moving materials and products using forklifts, overhead cranes, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment
• Utilizing air-powered tools such as grinders, air hammers, and similar equipment
• Understanding the impact of metal removal processes and their effect on future component reuse
• Performing inspections using measuring and inspection tools including:
• Micrometers
• Pie Tape
• Depth Gages
• Other standard precision measuring instruments
• Supporting production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Following established work instructions, procedures, and safety protocols
• Assisting with changing blast and coating media, including handling 50-gallon barrels
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Collaborating with team members to achieve operational goals

Required Qualifications

• Ability to pass an assessment demonstrating mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
• Experience or demonstrated capability operating manual machines such as mills, grit blasting equipment, rollers, or similar equipment
• Ability to operate air tools including grinders, air hammers, and related equipment
• Willingness and ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certifications
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to safely handle materials and equipment in an industrial environment
• Willingness and capability to work outdoors as needed
• Ability to wear a respirator if required
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and workplace safety
• Reliable attendance and commitment to completing the required training period

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, industrial, machine operation, production, or equipment operation experience
• Prior forklift and/or overhead crane experience
• Experience using measurement and inspection tools
• Experience working with industrial components, metal products, or heavy equipment
• Mechanical troubleshooting or maintenance experience

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be:

• Safety-focused in every aspect of the job
• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment
• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to quality
• Able to adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Why Join Us?

This is more than a manufacturing role. It's an opportunity to contribute to an organization that is helping shape the future of industrial technology and energy sustainability around the globe.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $ 24.14/hour
• Full-time weekend schedule with four days off during the week
• Opportunity to work for a global technology leader making a meaningful impact on the energy industry
• Comprehensive training and skill development opportunities
• Hands-on experience with specialized equipment and industrial processes
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and refurbishment operations
• Collaborative, safety-first work environment
• Career growth potential with an organization focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you're looking for an opportunity where your mechanical skills, work ethic, and attention to detail can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team helping create the technologies and solutions that support a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Pay Details: $24.14 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.