Overhead Crane

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Support / Overhead Crane Operator supports manufacturing operations by safely and efficiently moving products, equipment, tools, tooling, and materials using cab-operated overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment. The role helps maintain accurate material flow and supports the timely delivery of high-quality products to customers. The Company provides appropriate training for necessary job functions.

The operator performs material support, conveyance, equipment operation, and record-keeping activities. At Level A, duties include safely operating cab-controlled overhead traveling cranes and other specified crane equipment; positioning aircraft, assemblies, goods, and materials; selecting and securing lifting aids; controlling large assembly-moving equipment; performing coordination and hook tender responsibilities; arranging equipment maintenance and preparing work orders; maintaining logs; coordinating crane and maintenance requests; and communicating with the scene and emergency responders during emergencies. The role may also perform duties associated with Level B. Advancement is subject to management-determined need.

This is a union-represented position at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. The job is located in Wichita, Kansas. Most new hires will be assigned to second shift, and applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Requirements

• Able to work at extreme heights and not have a fear of heights.
• Able to bend, squat, or stoop for extended periods.
• Able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.
• Willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Crane operation experience with mobile, tower, fixed, bridge, or cab-operated cranes.
• Construction experience, including working at heights, around heavy equipment, or in the oil field.
• Heavy equipment experience with skid steer, forklift, backhoe, tractor, bulldozer, excavator, directional boring, or pulling units.
• Rigging experience, including hook tending and rigging loads to move.

Responsibilities

• Perform material support activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.
• Convey products and operate material-handling equipment, overhead cranes, and material support machinery.
• Move products, tools, tooling, equipment, and support equipment to maintain the flow of goods through the factory.
• Use power or hand-operated tools and equipment; inspect hardware and tools for visible damage; route broken, worn, or obsolete items for disposition; open containers and identify contents' weight and count; and verify hardware quality.
• Operate information systems required for assigned tasks and use appropriate equipment and devices to protect parts, equipment, and structures.
• Check the condition of material-handling equipment and associated devices before and after operation, and report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
• Verify unit numbers, part counts, and similar information for in-process material.
• Communicate effectively with management, support functions, employees, vendors, and outside shipping personnel.
• Train employees in the same job classification when requested or required.
• Safely operate cab-controlled overhead traveling cranes using radio or mobile boom-type crane controls, and position aircraft, assemblies, goods, and materials.
• Select, secure, and adjust equipment and lifting aids to ensure safe equipment operation.
• Operate and control large assembly-moving equipment, perform coordination duties, and perform hook tender responsibilities.
• Arrange for cranes to be taken out of use for service and maintenance, and prepare work orders authorizing the work.
• Maintain logs and records, and dispatch, receive, and coordinate overhead crane, maintenance, and other requests.
• Maintain communication with the scene, emergency vehicles, and individuals during an emergency.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

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