Crane Operator

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Steel Technologies is seeking a Crane Operator in Woodstock to operate an overhead crane, lift and move materials, and perform daily inspections to ensure safety and meet customer standards. You will locate material from production data, transfer it to storage or equipment, move items between machines and packaging, and keep crane training current while flagging safety or quality concerns. The role requires hands on crane experience and knowledge of current crane protocols, plus the ability to use measurement tools; capable of lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and working two weeks on rotational shifts. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight crane operation, inspections, safety record, and teamwork. Benefits after 90 days include medical, vision, dental, pension after 12 months, boot allowance, attendance and incentive bonuses, and advancement opportunities. Accommodations available on request.

As a Crane Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to operate a crane to lift and move materials, equipment and/or products. Your detail and attentiveness is critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to detect defects, secure cargo and load material according to customer standards.   

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Perform daily crane inspection and documentation
• Operate overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, load and unload trucks, and within areas of assignment
• Locate material based on production information
• Pull material from storage, ensure accuracy and transfer to machine storage area or to equipment as needed
• Move material from machines to packaging and scales
• Remove and replace slitter heads and scrap hoppers
• Maintain up-to-date crane training
• Communicate safety concerns and quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Must be able to work 2 weeks Rotational Shifts

 Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance after 90 days of employment
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Group Pension after 12 months of employment with competitive match
• Boot Allowance after 90 days of employment
• Attendance Bonus
• Incentive Bonus
• Opportunity for Career Advancement

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Experience operating an overhead crane
• Knowledge of current crane operation protocol
• Ability to use tape measure, micrometer
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Steel Technologies Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.