Die Maintenance Utility Worker

YKTA; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Crane Operator to support the Die Maintenance and Stamping departments. The role involves moving production dies, following safety policies, and completing daily crane inspections.

You will operate overhead cranes, transport dies, read and follow instructions, and be flexible to rotate shifts in a busy industrial plant with high noise levels. Candidates should have crane experience and able to stand long periods.

Qualifications

• Previous crane operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes.
• Able to stand for long periods and traverse die fields safely.
• Able to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Complete daily crane inspections.
• Inspect Die Cart daily as part of transport duties.
• Transport dies to and from location within the plant.
• Communicate abnormal situations to Team leader or Group leader and follow Stop, Call, and Wait procedures.
• Rotate shifts as needed to cover production needs.
• Maintain safety and plant housekeeping in all areas.

Skills

Crane operating experience

Overhead crane operation

Stamina to stand long periods

Ability to traverse die fields safely

Read and follow instructions

Job description

Summary/ Objective:Support the Die Maintenance and Stamping departments in the transportation of all production dies to meet production and maintenance needs.Essential Functions (but are not limited to):Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.Operate required equipment per safety guidelines upon proper certification.Complete daily crane inspections.Complete daily Inspection of Die Cart.Transporting dies to and from location.Communicate all abnormal situations to Team leader or Group leader and follow “Stop, Call, and Wait” procedures.Ability to rotate shifts.Other Duties:Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:Previous crane operating experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Able to safely operate overhead cranes.Able to stand for long periods of time.Able to traverse through die fields safely.Able to read and follow instructions.Environment:Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.Physical Demands:Ability to lift up to 33lbs.Ability to grasp, reach, and pull repetitively.Ability to look up towards the ceiling for extended periods of time.Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.Able to traverse the plant facility.EEO Statement:YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations