CRANE OPERATOR

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The selected candidate will operate various bridge and gantry cranes. Candidates should possess the ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity. Must be able to learn universal hands signals for proper crane operation

Requirements

Candidates must be able to climb, work at heights, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have the ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity.
Experience in one or more of the type cranes listed above with a capacity greater than 10 ton

Responsibilities

operate various bridge and gantry cranes
perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity
learn universal hands signals for proper crane operation