Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

Operate crane on a constant basis, ensuring proper slinging techniques are used, to supply all lines/equipment with the necessary WIP/materials to move material. Sort steel by size and gauge to ensure delivery to proper area within the shop.

Operating tandem crane and other cranes as and when required; ensure proper slinging techniques are employed. Operating forklift to load and unload slit coils and deliver other materials to proper area in the shop.

Preparing waste for shipment including hazardous waste, scrap drums, strapping, trash. Ensuring 5S floor plan and material storage is maintained in respective departments. Practice good housekeeping, including 5S requirements, and time management in the performance of daily duties.

Comply with all legislated and company’s health, safety, environmental, quality and Lean policies, procedures and programs. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Position requires significant crane experience to place materials in tight places.
2. Knowledge of various types and sizes of steel in order to sort properly.
3. Ability to read job requisition/cutting bills, flexibility and patience to handle multiple requests at the same time.
4. Ability to work at a pace established by production standards.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required to interact with other team members.
6. Position also requires physical ability to climb onto steel bundles to secure products for movement with crane or to break bundles down to move individual pieces.
7. Willingness to work overtime as requested to meet customer needs, and to work afternoon shift, if required.
8. Physical ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. is also required.

Additional Information

A Canadian company in business for over 60 years! Pay range $28.33 to $31.52/h (based on experience). Company-paid benefits with some (medical and life insurance) starting upon hire and others post-probation.

Profit-sharing bonuses. Company-contributed pension plan. Fitness membership reimbursement, annual safety boot allowance, supplied uniforms and PPE. Vacation, other bonuses negotiated through the Collective Agreement with LIUNA Local 183. Excellent growth opportunities for employees willing to learn and perform.

Company Description

CanamGroup specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 22 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines, and has over 5,100 employees.

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.