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Hoist and Winch Operators

Hoist and winch operators control cables, cages, and platforms used to move materials from place to place on a job site or in a factory.

Hoist and winch operators control machines that pull the cables and lift materials off the ground. The machines may be powered by air, diesel, gas, steam, or electricity.

Hoist and Winch Operators are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$19.54 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   7.1%
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Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Choose loads of materials by weight and size.
  • Position loads and equipment by hand or by using trucks, cars, ladders, or hand trucks.
  • Attach cables or lines to materials using hand tools.
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Job Title Examples:

 Electrical Traveling Overhead Crane Operator (ETOC Operator),  Hoist Operator,  Service Operator 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.