Clyde Crane Operator - Day Shift in Portland, Oregon at Gunderson Marine

SUMMARY Clyde Operator is required to operate both Clyde and Washington cranes in a safe and professional manner. Must maintain exceptional control of the crane and the load being lifted. Must learn names and locations of parts being handled.
Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices. * Responsible for the safe operation and control of the crane and loads being handled* Report safety concerns in a timely manner* Fill orders for steel * Inspect crane and cab, complete inspection form* Trained to read and understand the load charts for the cranes
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities The following generally describes requirements to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period to successfully perform the assigned duties. * Must learn to inspect and safely operate all four Gunderson portal gantry cranes* Must follow radio commands explicitly* Manual dexterity and good depth perception are a must* Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions* Ability to communicate effectively as a member of a team* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Strong worth ethic, flexible, reliable, and punctualExperience and Education* 2 years minimum Clyde crane rigging experience * Clyde crane operating experience License or Certificate* Current overhead/remote/rigger certifications preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is in a production environment around traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection are required. This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes. Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.* Work overtime as required (varies, may require some weekend days)* Workaround traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment* Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, in dim-lit areas, on slippery or uneven surfaces* Exposure to heat, cold, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions.* Work in confined space, move through manway and tank openingsSafety Equipment Required*Hardhat*Eye protection*Hearing protection*Steel Toed Shoes

CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $37 – $39 per hour.