Gantry Crane Operator Jobs in Usa

Crane Monsters is one of the Best Used Crane dealers in the U.S, we’re based out of the Houston, we buy, sell and repair mobile cranes.

We’re looking to add another experienced Crane Technician/Mechanic to our team.

As an Experienced Crane Tech - you Will be responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various mobile cranes.

Job Responsabilities:

Operate and inspect cranes in order to diagnose defects

Demonstrate working knowledge of CANBUS, LMI Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Systems.

Examine parts for damage or excessive wear

Read, understand and interpret maintenance manuals, operating manuals, parts manuals and technical drawings

Test mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper operation

Accomplish tasks independently without direct supervision

Perform thorough inspections

Operate cranes as needed

Maintain conformity to safety requirements and other regulations

Properly fills out working reports, hour's reports, time sheets, hour's overviews and expense reports

Good customer service and communication skills

Set a positive example in punctuality and professional demeanor by respectful communication with all levels of staff, keeping work areas/Field Service Trucks clean & orderly

Promote safety regulations and all other company programs and policies

Willingness to travel by land and air

Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends

A minimum of 3 years of relevant driving

experience

Qualifications:

A minimum 5 years of experience as a Mobile Crane Mechanic/Technician, specifically RTs, All Terrains and Truck Cranes.

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Ability to lift up to 40lbs

Basic computer skills

Manufacture approved training/certifications required

Benefits:

PTO, Paid Vacation Days, Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, company match Retirement Plan (Waiting period may apply)

Full Time Opportunity:

Yes

Typical start time:

7AM

Typical end time:

4PM

Work Remotely

No

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

Night Shift hours (4:30p - 1:00a)

Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required.

• Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
• Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
• Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.
• Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions.
• Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.
• Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
• Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Make proper labor and time reports.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• CNC Programmer/Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00 hr.

Position offers an additional $2.00 Shift Differential.

Responsible for operating one or more types of CNC production equipment. Selects appropriate settings and makes adjustments as necessary. Follows established quality and safety standards. Works under the close direction of senior personnel when required.

• Operates and troubleshoots NC, CNC, milling and turning machines. Performs minor setup activities as well.
• Uses precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, etc., to measure parts and products accuracy to print or other specifications.
• Report and fill out quality documentation based on precision measurements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints for components.
• Inspects components for defects and compliance with customer and internal specifications.
• Reads and interprets Heijunka cards routing sheets to assure proper sequence of machining, correct production line and work center assignments, and run time alignment.
• Completes RTY data recordings for quality, BOM, router, and process issues as required.
• 5S - Properly cleans and maintains tools, machines and work areas following the daily, weekly, and monthly 5S actions.
• Properly prepares machined component (body, plug, cover, sleeve, etc) for next.
• Participates actively in Crane Business Systems to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Escalates any safety or machining issues to the Team Leader and/or Value Stream Supervisor as required.
• Performs other work as assigned by Value Stream Supervisor or Team Leader.

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Basic math skill required.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Ability to sustain moderate physical effort, working with light to medium weight materials. Lifting, bending, carrying and twisting are common but not repetitious. Concentrated mental and visual attention in planning, lying out and performing complex work to very close tolerances required. High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained periods also required.
• High school education
• 0-1 years manufacturing experience.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Independently set up intricate parts and fixturing
• Work from advanced drawings and job layouts
• Machine intermediate to advanced parts with a high level of quality using materials such as Stainless Steel, Aluminum, exotic and high temperature alloys
• Make all parts efficiently within print/contract details using materials
• Overhead Crane operation and rigging
• Setup tooling using machine setup documentation
• Use drawings, specifications, and a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain equipment and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have a multi-axis machining background including tool path verification and collision analysis
• Machining experience in the manufacturing industry is required
• Fanuc CNC experience strongly desired
• Worked with materials such as Stainless Steel, Aluminum, exotic and high temperature alloys a plus
• Experience working with large complex weldments (up to 90') is preferred
• Experience setting up quality gauging

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.
• Long periods of standing.

SUMMARY

As a Mechanic (Class B), this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining company-owned equipment. The Mechanic is accountable for diagnosing issues and making necessary adjustments, repairs, or overhauls on various heavy machinery used in heavy civil, railroad, and marine construction.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule regular maintenance for industrial machines and equipment. Maintain accurate equipment service records.
• Conduct planned maintenance by examining parts for damage or excessive use, repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts, cleaning, lubricating, assembling, and testing equipment to ensure operational efficiency. May install batteries and windows on specific equipment.
• Diagnose and examine faults or malfunctions in equipment to determine repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized tests and calibration devices.
• Order materials and supplies needed for repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications, which may include the assembly of gear systems, aligning frames and gears on heavy equipment, and/or fitting the proper bearings for mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery using control and regulating devices.
• Perform general facility maintenance and clean-up tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, hydraulic cranes, and friction cranes.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers. Must possess the ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Proficient in the use of computer diagnostic equipment and software. Must provide tools required to work on cranes and heavy equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Seven (7) years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, hydraulic cranes, and friction cranes.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): General knowledge and skills in marine operations, such as pile driving, welding, crane operations, barges, etc. General knowledge and understanding of basic construction terms and concepts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may occasionally be required to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders of a height of 6 ft. or greater, and/or elevated heights.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs.
• The individual must meet specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision.
• The individual may be required to perform repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Employees are authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed as well as bring problems to the attention of the immediate supervisor, HSE Manager, or HR Manager. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. Employment at Russell Marine, LLC is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Russell Marine, LLC and any one or all of its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by that Russell Marine, LLC Executive.

Russell Marine, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Russell Marine, LLC, please contact Human Resources at

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