Crane Operator

Harvard Integrations; Tea (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations is hiring for a crane operator/rigging role in Missouri. The position involves assembling and fabricating metal cabinets, enclosures, and bases, while performing crane movements, rigging, and site loading tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), has experience with bridge cranes and advanced rigging, and can safely use hand and power tools, tape measures, grinders, and saws. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating bridge cranes and advanced rigging is required.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, tape measure, grinders and saws safely.
• Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and fractions are needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and components.
• Perform crane movements within the facility including moving bases and buildings and loading completed buildings on trailers.
• Coordinate with production staff to schedule crane operations in alignment with production needs.
• Maintain crane operator certification and conduct regular inspections of crane and rigging equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols and guidelines are followed to maintain a safe working environment.
• Identify and resolve crane operation issues promptly and efficiently.
• Keep a clean and orderly work area and perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

High attention to detail

Bridge crane operation

Rigging knowledge

Tools handling

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Grinders

Saws

Job description

Description

Assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and/or other components.

• Perform all crane movements within the facility, including moving bases and buildings, setting equipment in buildings, and loading completed buildings on trailers.
• Maintain a crane operator certification.
• Coordinate with production staff to schedule and execute crane operations in alignment with production needs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of the crane to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of rigging and lifting equipment to ensure they are in good condition and safe to use.
• Analyze loads to ensure crane capacities and rigging are acceptable and safe for each operation.
• Serve as the go-to person for all site rigging and loading questions.
• Identify and resolve any issues related to crane operations promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow established safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent experience may be acceptable.
• Experience operating bridge cranes and advanced rigging.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, tape measure, grinders, and saws safely.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Requires good judgment, and ability to work with others and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.