Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description
Company Overview: They are responsible for fabricating and erecting some of the most visible structures in Central Florida. Their main markets include the commercial, industrial, aerospace, and entertainment industries. They have not only quickly became the go to name in steel fabrication and erection working with some of the worlds most recognizable brands, They have received numerous quality, performance, and safety awards doing so. You'd be responsible for estimating steel projects anywhere from $500k-$50M range.
Position Summary: The Crane operator will be a qualified self-starter with the ability to operate overhead bridge cranes. You will be responsible for supervising crane and rigging operations, training, and mentoring crane operators, as well as lifting and moving materials around the manufacturing and warehouse floor (hands on training) as safely and efficiently as possible.
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Audit daily Pre-Shift crane checks and filling out service requests as necessary.
• Establish crane production priorities daily, crane move schedule creation and adherence.
• Create lift plans for all areas of the shop, while collaborating with Production and Safety to maintain and update current lift plans.
• Maintaining inventory of below the hook lifting devices (i.e lift beam, spreader beam, etc) and inspecting all rigging and rigging hardware pre and post shift.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and identify hazard findings throughout shop with crane operators.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and specifications as well as applying mathematics to calculate weights of loads.
• Enforce all workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Work and communicate with Production Supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in Crane Operation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and industrial crane and rigging standards (e.g., ASME B30 series, and CMAA)
• Advanced rigging experience.
• Experience operating up to 100 ton Overhead Bridge Cranes.
• Being able to quickly assess the safety of a situation and act accordingly.

If this sounds like you, please apply here or send your resume directly to Zac Lubin via email at I look forward to hearing from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.