What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Crane Operator - 2nd Shift position at BAE Systems USA and Careers?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Operates overhead electric traveling cranes to transport and position parts, raw material, subassemblies, assemblies and equipment for various operations in the production department.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Overhead traveling crane (cab and floor controlled), slings, cables, chains, spreader bars, etc.
MATERIALS:
Government and customer furnished, purchased and plant produced parts/subassemblies/assemblies. Various types of related parts, metal castings, forgings, plates, weldments, structural shapes, welding equipment, scrap containers, etc.
SOURCE OF SUPERVISION:
Process Supervisor, Assistant Process Supervisor or may be directed by Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team.
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
None
WORKING PROCEDURE:
- Receives instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant. Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team.
- Checks crane and other lifting equipment such as cables, controls, etc. to assure safe operating conditions.
- Receives signals from personnel and lead persons for crane lifts being made.
- Observes crane hook-up for proper and safe hooking procedure while operating cab crane.
- Operates crane controls for speed, travel and hoist requirements to transport and position lifts as a service requirement in the production department.
- Makes crane lifts such as fixtures, machines, plant equipment, etc. to assist maintenance personnel as required.
- When operating floor controlled cranes, performs hooking for lifts according to proper and safe hooking procedures.
- As occasions demand, operates controls to assist maintenance personnel in crane repairs.
- Reports condition of crane lifting devices and accessories to the area supervisor.
- Uses personal computer or other data acquisition devices as required. Keeps work area safe and clean.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Overhead crane experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- High school diploma
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
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