Crane Operator

Valmont Industries • Sioux City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an individual contributor position responsible for operating the galvanizing department’s 15-ton overhead bridge crane. The Crane Operator is responsible for inspecting hooks and chains and using gauges to check the thickness of the crane set-up. Incumbent is responsible for securing loads with hooks and chains and moving the suspended loads throughout the plant by operating the radio controlled overhead cranes. The Crane Operator is responsible for monitoring steel products in the process tanks and zinc baths to achieve desired, high quality end results. Incumbent will also be responsible for operating and maneuvering the drossing equipment. In addition, the Crane Operator will assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping, and work safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May be assigned other tasks as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operating the galvanizing department’s 15-ton overhead bridge crane
• Inspecting hooks and chains
• Using gauges to check the thickness of the crane set-up
• Securing loads with hooks and chains
• Moving the suspended loads throughout the plant by operating the radio controlled overhead cranes
• Monitoring steel products in the process tanks and zinc baths to achieve desired, high quality end results
• Operating and maneuvering the drossing equipment
• Assisting in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed