Overhead Crane Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Operates overhead electric traveling cranes to transport and position parts, raw material, subassemblies, assemblies and equipment for various operations in the production department. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Overhead traveling crane (cab and floor controlled), slings, cables, chains, spreader bars, etc. MATERIALS: Government and customer furnished, purchased and plant produced parts/subassemblies/assemblies. Various types of related parts, metal castings, forgings, plates, weldments, structural shapes, welding equipment, scrap containers, etc. SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Process Supervisor, Assistant Process Supervisor or may be directed by Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team. DIRECTION EXERCISED: None WORKING PROCEDURE: Receives instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant. Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team. Checks crane and other lifting equipment such as cables, controls, etc. to assure safe operating conditions. Receives signals from personnel and lead persons for crane lifts being made. Observes crane hook-up for proper and safe hooking procedure while operating cab crane. Operates crane controls for speed, travel and hoist requirements to transport and position lifts as a service requirement in the production department. Makes crane lifts such as fixtures, machines, plant equipment, etc. to assist maintenance personnel as required. When operating floor controlled cranes, performs hooking for lifts according to proper and safe hooking procedures. As occasions demand, operates controls to assist maintenance personnel in crane repairs. Reports condition of crane lifting devices and accessories to the area supervisor. Uses personal computer or other data acquisition devices as required. Keeps work area safe and clean.
Requirements
- Overhead crane experience
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma
Responsibilities
- Receives instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant. Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team.
- Checks crane and other lifting equipment such as cables, controls, etc. to assure safe operating conditions.
- Receives signals from personnel and lead persons for crane lifts being made.
- Observes crane hook-up for proper and safe hooking procedure while operating cab crane.
- Operates crane controls for speed, travel and hoist requirements to transport and position lifts as a service requirement in the production department.
- Makes crane lifts such as fixtures, machines, plant equipment, etc. to assist maintenance personnel as required.
- When operating floor controlled cranes, performs hooking for lifts according to proper and safe hooking procedures.
- As occasions demand, operates controls to assist maintenance personnel in crane repairs.
- Reports condition of crane lifting devices and accessories to the area supervisor.
- Uses personal computer or other data acquisition devices as required.
- Keeps work area safe and clean.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
