Overhead Crane Operator

The primary responsibility of the Crane Operator is to safely operate the overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads of large bundles of copper tube stock, materials, and equipment throughout the assigned area in the facility. The Crane Operator uses a remote control to regulate the speed and direction of the crane. Communication with machine operators, other crane operators, coordinators and supervisors is required to safely perform the lifts required with the crane. Physical Demands The following exertional requirements are performed by the Crane Operator: Bilateral Lift/Carry Push/Pull: 3 pounds Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift) Up to 50 pounds Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Standing/Walking: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift) Sitting: Never Climbing- Ladders, stairs, racks, onto stock, etc: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Balancing- To prevent fall from hazardous places: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Stooping- Bending spine at waist: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Crouching- Bending the legs and spine: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Kneeling- To come to rest on the knees: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Crawling- By moving about on hands and knees: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Reaching- With hands/arms in any direction: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift) Reaching above shoulder level: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Handling- Seizing, holding, grasping: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift) Fingering- By picking or pinching with fingers: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift) Talking-To exchange ideas or information with others: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift) Hearing- Sounds by ear: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift) Depth Perception- to judge distances: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift) Far Acuity- Vision at 20 feet or more: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift) Field of vision- Around the periphery of a fixed point: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift) #J-18808-Ljbffr mueller copper tube