Crane Operator Evening Shift
Crane Operator Evening Shift
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Job Description
Why Valmont
Were Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward Apply now.
2nd Shift 4:00 pm 2:30 am; M Th)
Starting Wage $21.82/hr $1/hr shift differential
A Brief Summary of This Position
The Crane Operator is an Individual Contributor responsible for the operation of overhead bridge cranes. The incumbent is responsible securing loads and moving suspended loads throughout the department by operating the remotecontrolled bridge cranes.
Essential Functions:
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities in order to prevent overload
- Use remotes (speed and direction control buttons) to operate cranes for lifting moving and placing loads
- Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear
- Inspect crane mechanisms and lifting accessories in order to prevent malfunctions and damage
- Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders sequences of deliveries and special loading instructions
- A thorough knowledge of rigging and moving procedures and practices are essential to ensure safety and quality of product
- Keep other workers supplied with materials tools and supplies
- Set up and operate a variety of grinding machines; grind metal work pieces according to knowledge of grinding procedures
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Other duties as required and/or assigned
Important Details about the Role
- Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
- Setup operate and perform general maintenance of equipment
- Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
- Actively participates in department safety demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
- This position reports to the Production Supervisor
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
- The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
- Ability to become Valmont trained and certified overhead crane
- The ability to read a tape measure
- The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
- The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
- The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
- The ability to meet production safety and quality standards in a highpaced working environment
- The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
- High awareness for safety at all times
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations
- Maintain a safe and productive working environment
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- One 1 year previous experience operating overhead bridge crane
- One 1 year previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
- Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors by conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Working Conditions & Physical Efforts:
Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise fumes excessive heat/cold dust welding arc all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas smoke and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The job requires safety glasses hearing protection and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.
Hazards:
This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips falls strains pinch points tripping hazards shot blasting equipment high pressure air nozzles material handling equipment.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and familys overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role work schedule or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical prescription dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid shortterm and longterm disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation Type 2 diabetes reversal oneonone health coaching mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
