Overhead Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY

The Crane Operator transports materials using a 5-ton overhead crane and/or forklift, loading and unloading materials and assisting the laser department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a 5-ton crane to move parts around the warehouse.
• Helps the Laser Operator to load and unload parts using a crane and forklift.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Reports machine, tooling or material shortages and concerns to department supervisor.
• Visually and dimensionally inspects production parts for any defects and reports defects to immediate supervisor.
• Transports finished materials, manually or using pallet jack to the appropriate area.
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, centers, or fixtures.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area and cleans all spills and noticeable grease spots on floor in shop.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating a 5-ton overhead crane is required.
• Be able to operate a forklift (can provide training if needed)
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• English required, billingual preferred.

Requirements

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• Frequently exposed to warm/hot parts and machine sparks.
• Frequently required to move warm/hot parts.
• Frequently exposed to compressed and cryogenic gases.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud in which hearing protection is required.

Benefits

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement

COMPENSATION

Pay: $19 - $24 Hourly

(Additional compensation with shift differential)