Franna Crane Operator – Yard-Based, Gold Coast (Permanent)

Australian Ceramics Engineering; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Molendinar-based role

Franna yard operation

Mining industry service

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Cable Handling Services (CHS) Molendinar, on the Gold Coast, is seeking an experienced Franna Operator to join our team in the yard. This is a permanent, on-site role working at our CHS Molendinar facility.

You will operate a Franna/pick-and-carry crane, assist with lifting and positioning heavy components, perform pre-start inspections and help with general workshop duties. A High Risk CN licence and a safety-first approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Current High Risk Work Licence – CN (Non-Slewing Mobile Crane).
• Experience operating a Franna or similar pick-and-carry crane.
• Experience in mining, heavy fabrication, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of safe lifting practices and load limitations.
• Dogging and/or Rigging High Risk Work Licence – highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Franna/pick-and-carry crane within the CHS workshop and yard.
• Lift, move and position heavy fabricated components and mining equipment onsite.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and report equipment faults or maintenance requirements.
• Interpret load charts and ensure loads remain within safe operating limits.
• Assess lifting requirements and ensure loads are correctly secured prior to movement.
• Work closely with supervisors and workshop personnel to coordinate lifting activities.
• Maintain safe exclusion zones during crane operations.
• Comply with all CHS/ACE safety procedures and site requirements.
• Assist with general workshop and yard duties when crane operations are not required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Franna crane operation

CN High Risk Work

Mining industry experience

Safe lifting practices

Rigging HRW licence

Job description

Cable Handling Services (CHS) Molendinar, on the Gold Coast, is seeking an experienced Franna Operator to join our team in the yard. This is a permanent, on-site role working at our CHS Molendinar facility.

You will operate a Franna/pick-and-carry crane, assist with lifting and positioning heavy components, perform pre-start inspections and help with general workshop duties. A High Risk CN licence and a safety-first approach are essential.