Clyde Crane Operator - Day Shift

giwx; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde Operator is seeking a skilled crane operator in Portland, OR to safely operate Clyde and Washington cranes and manage crane loads with precision. You will learn names and locations of parts, follow instructions, and maintain high safety standards in a production environment around heavy equipment.

Required are crane operating/rigger experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Overtime and exposure to industrial conditions may apply.

Qualifications

• Must learn to inspect and safely operate all four Gunderson portal gantry cranes.
• Must follow radio commands explicitly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain safe work practices and be aware of hazards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation and control of the crane and loads.
• Report safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Fill orders for steel.
• Inspect crane and cab and complete inspection form.

Skills

Inspect and operate gantry cranes

Follow radio commands

Manual dexterity

Depth perception

Safety practices knowledge

Follow oral/written instructions

Team communication

Independent work capability

Education

Clyde crane rigging experience

Clyde crane operating experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Clyde Operator is required to operate both Clyde and Washington cranes in a safe and professional manner. Must maintain exceptional control of the crane and the load being lifted. Must learn names and locations of parts being handled.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Responsible for the safe operation and control of the crane and loads being handled
• Report safety concerns in a timely manner
• Fill orders for steel
• Inspect crane and cab, complete inspection form
• Trained to read and understand the load charts for the cranes

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following generally describes requirements to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Must learn to inspect and safely operate all four Gunderson portal gantry cranes
• Must follow radio commands explicitly
• Manual dexterity and good depth perception are a must
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong worth ethic, flexible, reliable, and punctual

Experience and Education

• 2 years minimum Clyde crane rigging experience
• Clyde crane operating experience

License or Certificate

• Current overhead/remote/rigger certifications preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a production environment around traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection are required. This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes. Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

• Work overtime as required (varies, may require some weekend days)
• Workaround traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment
• Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, in dim-lit areas, on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions.
• Work in confined space, move through manway and tank openings

Safety Equipment Required

• Hardhat
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Steel Toed Shoes

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $37 – $39 per hour.