Operator, Crane - 2nd​/3rd Shifts

Crane Operator

Experienced and safety-conscious Crane Operator with a strong background in operating overhead, gantry, and mobile cranes within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in lifting, moving, and positioning heavy materials with precision, adhering strictly to safety protocols and load capacity regulations. Committed to maintaining equipment, reducing downtime, and ensuring workplace safety. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a track record of supporting cross-functional teams to meet production goals and deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety of fellow associates when blades are being moved with the cranes.
• In charge of blade movement for all molds, spar caps, webs, root slicer, root pre-fabs to skin molds.
• Coordinating with team leader and shift leader for all crane related moves for shear web gantry.
• Work with transition to ensure there are openings for de-molded blades from molding.
• Training of other team members to run equipment as backups.

Skills/

Experience:

• Crane Certification or ability to get crane certification.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & mentoring skills.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment.
• Ability to make decisions on the flow of blades and components and able to do what is needed.

Selection Criteria:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) associates are encouraged to apply.

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry's leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.

Additional Information

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans. TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Job Identification 4113
• Posting Date 04/20/2026, 07:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2300 N 33rd Ave E, Newton, IA, 50208, US