Crane Operator

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A Brief Summary of This Position

This position is an individual contributor top-tier subject matter expert crane operator role responsible for operating all crane types in the plant. This person must maintain good housekeeping, communicate production issues to a supervisor, and work well as a team player while adhering to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions

• KNOWLEDGE OF ALL CRANES AND PRODUCTION PROCESS: Demold poles; crane inspection; preparing to lift; lifting pole; setting pole; basic layout; remove poles from mold; removing lids; removing tension plate; mold changes; flanges placement; connecting plates; reading a schedule; remove tarp from mold; move molds per schedule line up; move mold change sections; remove lid and place on lid rack; remove and install tension plate; operate overhead crane to move poles throughout plant; housekeeping; turning molds; placing tension plates and clamps; inspect crane; preparing to lift; lifting pole; setting pole; covering molds; hook chains to mold at the hooking points per manufacturing specification; demonstrates the ability to correctly complete daily inspection card of cranes and turn in to EHS coordinator; transport coil strand safety to coil strand basket and load into basket correctly per the manufacture recommendations; transport pouring catch bucket safely to the back of the plant to be emptied by material handler.

• SAFETY & QUALITY: Demonstrates good safety practices; performs monthly safety audits; general housekeeping; use of basic hand tools; reading tape measure; record data; move raw material safely; monitor equipment; certified crane operator

• Must be able to read and understand daily layout production schedules.
• Able to train all Crane Operators.

• Other duties assigned by the management staff.

Other Important Details about the Role:

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to work overtime as needed

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Able to orchestrate the movement of multiple crane simultaneously
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Crane Operator 1
• Must have experience with loading and unloading the Spinner
• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required
• Able to work in teams and able to communicate verbally and nonverbally
• One year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or willing to learn
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to work overtime as needed
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures with exposure to chemicals and irritating particulates
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems
• Crane certification

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• More than one year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in working with concrete or in a similar manufacturing environment

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 drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one 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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.