Hot Metal Crane Operator

Jobtailor; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Memphis is seeking an experienced crane operator to lift, move, and position loads in steel processing areas. You will operate cranes and electromagnets, monitor load weights, and maintain critical cables and pulleys, while following strict safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires 1 year of liquid steel crane experience, physical strength to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of crane operation experience handling liquid steel
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime
• Pass depth perception test before assuming crane position
• Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes, electromagnets, or other moving equipment to lift, move, or place loads
• Inspect and help adjust crane parts to prevent malfunctions or damage
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
• Assist with cleaning, lubricating, maintaining, and repairing cables, pulleys, grappling devices
• Operate a cab or remote crane to service the EAF, LMF, VTD, CCM, and Refractory areas
• Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards

Skills

Crane Operation

Load Weight Determination

Equipment Inspection

Cable Maintenance

Lubrication Techniques

Leadership

Initiative

Adaptability

Tools

Electromagnets

Cranes

Pulleys

Grappling Devices

Job description

• Operate cranes, electromagnets, or other moving equipment to lift, move, or place loads
• Inspect and help adjust crane parts to prevent malfunctions or damage
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
• Assist with cleaning, lubricating, maintaining, and repairing cables, pulleys, and grappling devices
• Operate a cab or remote crane to service the EAF, LMF, VTD, CCM, and Refractory areas
• Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience running a crane that handles liquid steel
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime as required
• Selected candidate must pass a depth perception test prior to assuming crane position
• Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating cranes and related equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety practices and maintenance procedures. Capable of working in demanding environments while adhering to safety policies and lifting requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Crane Operation
• Liquid Steel Handling
• Safety Policy Enforcement
• Equipment Maintenance
• Depth Perception Testing

Hard Skills

• Crane Operation
• Load Weight Determination
• Equipment Inspection
• Cable Maintenance
• Lubrication Techniques

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• EAF
• LMF
• VTD
• CCM
• Refractory Areas

Tools & Technologies

• Electromagnets
• Cranes
• Pulleys
• Grappling Devices