Overhead Crane Operator - 3rd Shift

**Job Description** **PRIMARY FUNCTION** **:** Operates overhead electric traveling cranes to transport and position parts, raw material, subassemblies, assemblies and equipment for various operations in the production department. **TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT** **:** Overhead traveling crane (cab and floor controlled), slings, cables, chains, spreader bars, etc. **MATERIALS** **:** Government and customer furnished, purchased and plant produced parts/subassemblies/assemblies. Various types of related parts, metal castings, forgings, plates, weldments, structural shapes, welding equipment, scrap containers, etc. **SOURCE OF SUPERVISION** **:** Process Supervisor, Assistant Process Supervisor or may be directed by Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team. **DIRECTION EXERCISED** **:** None **WORKING PROCEDURE** **:** + Receives instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant. Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team. + Checks crane and other lifting equipment such as cables, controls, etc. to assure safe operating conditions. + Receives signals from personnel and lead persons for crane lifts being made. + Observes crane hook-up for proper and safe hooking procedure while operating cab crane. + Operates crane controls for speed, travel and hoist requirements to transport and position lifts as a service requirement in the production department. + Makes crane lifts such as fixtures, machines, plant equipment, etc. to assist maintenance personnel as required. + When operating floor controlled cranes, performs hooking for lifts according to proper and safe hooking procedures. + As occasions demand, operates controls to assist maintenance personnel in crane repairs. + Reports condition of crane lifting devices and accessories to the area supervisor. + Uses personal computer or other data acquisition devices as required. + Keeps work area safe and clean. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Overhead crane experience **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + High school diploma **Pay Information** This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **Overhead Crane Operator - 3rd Shift** **118059BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression