Coil Handling Operator: Cranes & Equipment Maintenance

Norsk Hydro; Florida; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Rx coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a production operator at the Rockledge, FL welded tube facility. The role focuses on inspection, preventive maintenance, and operation of cranes to handle coils while ensuring product specifications are met.

You will work with measuring tools and inline systems, maintain a clean workspace, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret simple reference materials such as printed instructions and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to monitor repetitive operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment in the welded tube area (cranes, annealer, coiler).
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Handle coils using cranes (jib/overhead).
• Ensure produced material meets specs (level wind, OD, etc.).
• Use micrometers, calipers, and tape measures to measure tube/coils/ID.
• Operate hoist/cranes to move materials.
• Maintain clean and organized work area per 5S standards.
• Set up and monitor in-line annealing, purge, marking systems.

Skills

Basic math

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Jib crane operation

Overhead crane operation

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Location: Rockledge, FL, US, 32955 Career area: Production Department: Rockledge Welded Tube Job Type: Permanent Apply by: November 30, 2026

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What we offer you

• Medical
• Rx
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

What you will be doing

• Able to perform inspection of all equipment in the welded tube area including cranes, annealer, coiler, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Use jib crane or overhead crane to handle coils.
• Ensure that material being produced conforms to specs and tolerances. (level wind, OD, etc.)
• Use of measurement tools to measure tube OD, coil OD & ID, etc. (micrometers, tape measure, calipers, etc.)
• Operate hoist/cranes to remove material from coiler. (time sensitive)
• Keep the WIP warehouses area clean and organized.
• MRT material if found out of spec
• Set-up, adjust, and monitor in-line annealing system
• Packs material according to procedures and instructions
• Set-up, adjust, and monitor purging system
• Set-up, adjust, and monitor marking systems
• Breaks to be taken outside of production down time. (profile change outs, set changes)
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

What will make you successful?

• Ability to handle basic math.
• Ability to use measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers and tape measure, where interpretation is required.
• Ability to operate a jib crane, overhead crane, and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to read and interpret simple reference material such as printed instructions and blueprints.
• Excellent mental and visual attention to monitor operations involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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