Crane Operators

SSAB is looking for Crane Operators for our mill located in Axis, Alabama. POSITION PURPOSE The Crane Operator cab operates a 50-Ton crane with a magnet lift system to remove plate off of and onto the roll line.  The crane operator utilizes an onboard computer based inventory system to determine the next step for processing either storing the plates in cells, or loading onto railcars/ trucks.  The Shipping Crane Operator is responsible to ensure the work area is kept clean and orderly.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS SAFETY: Employee is responsible to follow all company and department safety rules Must attend all crew monthly OSHA safety trainings Must attend all company required Safety and Environmental trainings Must complete in a timely manner departmental safety observations Must assist in writing and updating JSA’s and participate in hazard assessments   HOUSEKEEPING: Employee is responsible to keep work area clean and orderly Assist in departmental housekeeping Participate in 5S projects   CONSUMABLES: Operate mobile equipment to unload and transport to designated storage areas: dunnage, strapping materials and other consumables   PRODUCTION PROCESS: Use a computer based inventory system and linked handheld to move plates off of or onto the roll line The Crane Operator will utilize the overhead crane to square the plates/stacks and transport the plates to the designated truck/railcar for shipment or storage cell for staging Build loads on the railcars and trucks per the loading specifications Lift and place dunnage wood as specified by customer Strap railcars and trucks Operate mobile equipment (including pallet carriers) and service cranes. Cross train and assist other team members as required   QUALITY: Must be knowledgeable of applicable QSP’s and industry standards Must be able to recognize defects in the product   MAINTENANCE: Must be able to complete PM’s, generate work orders and assist maintenance during breakdowns, outages and down days. Must be capable of operating a 10-ton service crane Must be trained as a second competent person to assist in lockout of equipment        QUALIFICATIONS Competencies and Experience Required: Must be signed off to be a SSAB Overhead Crane Operator. Basic computer skills Minimum of two years of heavy industrial experience, preferably in metal industries. Trainable to operate overhead cranes Trainable to operate mobile equipmentGood oral and written communication skills Team building attitude and good people skills Ability to handle several tasks at a time Ability to adjust well to changing job responsibilities Works well with a team oriented work force Understanding of quality systems and customer needs Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations in an industrial environment   Preferred: Four or more years of heavy industrial experience Heat treating experience – quench & temper, normalize Experience with Microsoft office applications Maintenance experience Overhead crane operation – in-cab and remote Basic knowledge of metallurgy Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent   Preferred: AS or BS degree

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