Overhead Crane Operator

ASMACS; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASMACS is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to lift, move and position steel pipes and heavy materials within the manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes safe handling, adherence to lifting procedures, and coordination with ground personnel to ensure smooth production and warehouse operations. The operator must inspect equipment, follow signals, and maintain records as required by company safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead travelling cranes (EOT cranes) to move steel pipes and heavy materials.
• Lift, transport, and position materials between production lines, storage areas, and loading zones.
• Handle long steel pipes and bundles using appropriate lifting accessories.
• Inspect crane equipment before operation, including hooks, wire ropes, brakes, limit switches, and hoists.
• Check lifting slings, shackles, clamps, magnets, and other lifting accessories.
• Follow load capacity limits and approved lifting procedures.
• Coordinate with ground personnel, signalmen, and riggers during lifting operations.
• Follow standard hand signals and radio communication procedures.
• Ensure materials are properly balanced and secured before lifting.
• Avoid collisions, uncontrolled swinging, and damage to pipes or equipment.
• Report crane defects, unsafe conditions, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain crane operation and inspection records.
• Follow company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lifting regulations.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Operate overhead travelling cranes (EOT cranes) to move steel pipes and heavy materials.
• Lift, transport, and position materials between production lines, storage areas, and loading zones.
• Handle long steel pipes and bundles using appropriate lifting accessories.
• Inspect crane equipment before operation, including hooks, wire ropes, brakes, limit switches, and hoists.
• Check lifting slings, shackles, clamps, magnets, and other lifting accessories.
• Follow load capacity limits and approved lifting procedures.
• Coordinate with ground personnel, signalmen, and riggers during lifting operations.
• Follow standard hand signals and radio communication procedures.
• Ensure materials are properly balanced and secured before lifting.
• Avoid collisions, uncontrolled swinging, and damage to pipes or equipment.
• Report crane defects, unsafe conditions, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain crane operation and inspection records.
• Follow company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lifting regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

The Overhead Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating overhead travelling cranes to lift, move, load, unload, and position steel pipes, billets, coils, and other heavy materials within the manufacturing facility.

The operator ensures safe material handling, prevents equipment and product damage, and supports smooth production and warehouse operations.