Crane Operator

Precision Castparts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a crane operator to work across forge, heat treat and pipe shops. You will move dies, set up equipment, and handle pipe with overhead cranes. Responsibilities include loading, quenching, grinding and shipping operations.

The role requires 1+ year of mobile crane experience, strong safety adherence and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years related experience or training.
• Experience operating mobile cranes; 1+ year preferred.
• Technical training or certification in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move forge dies and set up in forge shop.
• Remove pipe from press using overhead crane.
• Load pipe into furnaces for heat treat.
• Water quench pipe.
• Load pipe on OD/ID grinders.
• Load pipe on trucks for shipping.

Skills

Follow procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Crane signals operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years related experience

Tools

Crane components maintenance

Job description

Position Summary

Operate overhead cranes in the forge, heat treat and pipe shops.

Primary Responsibilities

• Move forge dies and make setups in the forge shop
• Remove pipe from press using the overhead pipe crane
• Load pipe into furnaces for heat treat
• Water quench pipe
• Load pipe on O.D and I.D. grinders
• Load pipe on trucks for shipping

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Attention to detail in verifying and documenting operational processes
• Strong communication skills to report abnormalities and collaborate effectively.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment while maintaining safety standards
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Operates crane according to signals from helper.

Education

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Work experience in operating heavy equipment is beneficial.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience operating mobile cranes in construction or similar industries
• Technical training or certification related to manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Experience in the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of crane components is preferred

Work Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

HOURS

Must be able to work any shift. 1st shift 6am-2pm, 2nd shift 2pm – 10pm, 3rd shift 10pm – 6am