Crane Operator - Scrap

CMC•Martinsburg, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Requirements

Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
Basic computer skills
Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
Willingness to work a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays
Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations
Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
Demonstrated dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
Ability to work at heights greater than six feet off of the ground
Knowledge of crane signals required

Responsibilities

Assist maintenance personnel when requested/needed
Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
Perform minor/routine maintenance or repairs as needed without the assistance of maintenance personnel
Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
Troubleshoot work-related problems using job knowledge, experience, and communication with others
Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by always following safety rules and regulations including proper wearing of company PPE
Duties involve prompt attention to signals for service to avoid bundling and loading delays, using care in picking up loads, clearing obstacles, properly positioning and handling loads, and manipulating levers to avoid excessive swinging
Maintain all aspects of overhead cranes
Exercise care to select and load scrap in accordance with heat requirements and established charge conveyor loading procedures to meet furnace requirements and prevent damage to the conveyor
Inspects scrap and dumping operations
Operate a magnetic crane attachment as required
Operate crane through manipulations of bridge, trolley, hoist and electromagnet controls to pick up scrap metal from Railcars/Pad and transfer to charge conveyor and minimize time loss