Overhead Crane Operator

Job description

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)

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)

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) Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.