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Crane Operator at Austal USA | LAYIQ

Experience with SPMT is a plus
3 years minimum work experience as an overhead crane operator in a shipyard environment or similar industry
Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L’s
Must meet all the physical requirements specified by ASME B30.2
Ability to follow specific instructions and work with limited supervision
Must possess a thorough knowledge of equipment used in crane/rigging operations. To include, but not limited to, slings, shackles, clamps, chain hoists, load cells, etc.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize load charts
Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals
Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment [PPE] as per OSHA standards
Must be able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations
PREFERENCES: Experience in operating RT/truck cranes
Certification as an RT/truck crane operator
Experience as a bull rigger
Familiarity with load/tension testing processes
Experience in programming, configuration, and operation of SPMTs
TOOLS: Will be expected to acquire basic tools on a list to be provided by the Crane/Rigging Manager
DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/A DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/A LIAISES WITH: Production Department Supervisors and Foremen, Health, Safety and Environmental representatives
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to satisfy in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to make use of required tools and equipment in a safely appropriate manner. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged intervals of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to achieve full arm extension while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side, and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should expect to encounter exposure to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee should expect to encounter, on occasion, exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

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