Inside Crane Operator - Level III – Expert/Trainer Level - NIGHT Shift in Machesney Park, Illinois at HENNIG INC

The Inside Crane Operator - Level II performs Hennig's most complex lifts with a high level of skill and precision. The H3 operator lays enclosure roofs, sets complete enclosures over generators, and straps and loads finished units for shipment to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lays enclosure roofs with mastery, setting each roof accurately and safely.
• Lifts the complete enclosure over the generator and places it correctly on the tank or base.
• Straps and places loads onto trucks for shipment with mastery, securing each unit for safe transport to the customer.•
• Directs the placement of tanks and bases as they come out of wet paint, routing each unit to its correct next location.
• Leads crane remote adjustments between east and west when loading finished tanks and bases onto trailers.
• Leads the safe operation of 2 to 4 cranes at one time when moving walls, roofs and generators.
• Leads the loading and unloading of trucks using proper rigging techniques.
• Identifies and differentiates between tank and base sizes before rigging or moving a unit.
• Unloads incoming trucks at the south side of the facility.
• Rigs and lifts tanks and bases using approved rigging methods.
• Reads and identifies labels and numbers on tanks to confirm the correct unit is moved.
• Completes daily inspections of overhead cranes.
• Leads the pouring and mixing of concrete for tanks at the North plant.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required

Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required

Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn rigging and crane operation.
• Follows all safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Communicates clearly with spotters, team members and leads during every lift.
• Reads and understands English for labels, tags and work instructions.
• Maintains reliable attendance and works the assigned shift.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic measurements in standard and metric units.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Provide flexible support across all production areas.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)

Medical, dental & vision · 401(k) with company match · company-paid life insurance · 10 paid holidays · wellness program & health club reimbursement · safety shoe & glasses reimbursement · discretionary annual bonus