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Operate cranes and other heavy machinery in a shipyard environment, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations. This role involves inspecting equipment, participating in training, and adhering to strict safety guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Operate overhead cranes in a shipyard or similar industrial setting
- Select and attach appropriate lifting gear for safe and efficient load handling
- Conduct daily pre-operational inspections of cranes, SPMTs, and forklifts, identifying maintenance needs
- Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites
- Participate in continuous practical training of less experienced fellow craftsmen
- Apply practices that satisfy regulatory requirements and established industry guidelines
- Identify and resolve small problems that arise during day-to-day tasks
- May be assigned tasks outside normal craft requirements
Requirements
- 3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry
- Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L’s
- Thorough knowledge of equipment used in crane/rigging operations including slings, shackles, clamps, chain hoists, load cells
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize load charts
- Thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals
- Ability to meet all physical requirements specified by ASME B30.2
Qualifications
- 3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry
Nice to Have
- Experience with SPMT
- Experience in operating RT/truck cranes
- Certification as an RT/truck crane operator
- Experience as a bull rigger
- Familiarity with load/tension testing processes
- Experience in programming, configuration, and operation of SPMTs
Skills
Forklifts
*
Overhead Crane
*
Clamps
*
SPMT
*
Vertical Lift
*
Telescopic Boom F/L's
*
Slings
*
Shackles
*
Chain Hoists
*
Load Cells
*
Load Charts
*
USA Standard Hand Signals
*
RT/Truck Cranes
*
* Required skills
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