Crane Technician

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Novelis is seeking a highly motivated Overhead Crane Technician to join our team in Bay Minette AL. As part of a team of experts in maintenance and reliability you will share responsibilities for maintaining overhead cranes hoist jibs monorail systems horizontal lifelines and below-the-hook devices. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive corrective and unplanned maintenance of these systems. This position will directly impact performance of the plants production equipment and requires dedication commitment and detailed attention towards a safe and elite environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program of our lifting fleet that matches the plants needs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of lifting equipment such as but not limited to: OSHA/ANSI inspections brake adjustments lubrication wire rope replacements gearcase maintenance motor control PLC and VFD fixing and replacements wheel replacements welding and fabrication
• Coordinate with plant personnel and others as needed to organize the shop and facility supplies for ease of accessibility.
• Develop material list for assigned projects.
• Complete shift reports inspection documentation work orders and mobile equipment inspections.
• Review reports inspections and work history then collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Depict a safe lifting culture by reporting unsafe conditions immediately and supporting corrective actions with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications Required:

• Applicants should have knowledge of industrial plant infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Overhead Cranes Jibs Monorails and Below-the-hook Lifting Devices
• Overhead crane inspection certification and 2000 hours of confirmed experience maintaining overhead cranes
• Overhead crane operator certification.
• Understanding of governing codes and standards such as OSHA ANSI CMAA and NEC
• Familiarity with motor controls up to 480VAC and 250VDC.
• PLC and VFD experience.
• Mechanical knowledge such as gearcases sheaves wheel bearings drivetrains and wire ropes.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to operate aerial and forklifts and to work from heights up to 50.
• This position requires technical and manufacturing skills but also a creative and flexible demeanor.
• Follow and implement Novelis safety policies procedures and performance standards. Contribute to the Novelis culture by showing up as our authentic selves being open to new ideas speaking up when the time is right and trusting each other.
• Knowledge of Microsoft word excel project and power point programs.

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP Maximo or Oracle.
• AWS D14.1 Structural Welding Certification
• Siemens product training
• Crane automation such as warehouse management solutions remote diagnostics and radar technology
• ASRS cranes
• Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices such as ingot and coil lifters

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality driven by the marketplace and affordable. In addition to core benefits we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave Adoption Assistance Fertility Treatment Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health family life and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities wellness spending account programs for building healthy habits virtual physical therapy for joint back and pelvic health health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

Novelis newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high-paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kind. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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