Kettle Crane Operator

Come join our team at Millennium Galvanizing! Millennium Galvanizing is a proud member of the American Galvanizing Association. We operate with a lead free kettle using special High Grade Zinc that is supported by the most technologically advanced equipment in our industry. Millennium Galvanizing can also perform painting, metalizing and paint over bare blasted steel as well as paint over galvanized steel for sensitive areas of installation that require an aesthetically pleasing coating application. The Kettle Crane Operator I operates the overhead bridge crane (Demag 5 ton / 10 ton) in a safe and effective manner to ensure high quality finished product is produced.  This position operates the overhead bridge crane once the steel has been dipped in the zinc. The Kettle Crane Operator I will take the dipped steel and lower it in the water tank to complete the galvanizing process. They will then scrape and wipe any drips of excess zinc off the steel to ensure a neat finish.   Responsibilities: Operates overhead bridge crane (Demag 5 / 10 ton) in a safe and effective manner; lifts and moves heavy structural steel, steel poles, and other products in various directions. Observes load hookup and determines safety of load. Monitors steel products in the process tanks. Inspects hooks and chains and uses gauges to check thickness of the crane setup. Manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of she overhead crane using pedals, levers, dials, and switches Operates and maneuvers the equipment in a safe and proper manner. Inspects cranes for defective parts and notifies Supervisor of defects and / or malfunctions of the machinery. Inspects and reports materials that are rust covered, damaged, bent, missing welds, or improperly vented. Wears required personal protective equipment and follows Millennium Galvanizing’s safety regulations. Maintains a safe and productive working environment.   Requirements: ·       Regular, reliable attendance is required. ·       High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. ·       One plus year of experience operating overhead cranes is required. ·       One plus year of experience operating overhead cranes in a galvanizing facility is preferred. ·       Ability to perform stated job duties in a safe manner is required. ·       Regular, reliable attendance is required.