Metal-Matic, Inc. is a progressive and major manufacturer in highly engineered steel tubing. We provide products to manufacturers in multiple industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, appliance, energy, recreation and many others. We at Metal-Mati, LLC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

As a Crane Operator Metal-Matic, you will work in conjunction with the material handler to keep all equipment supplied with stock so as to keep machine downtime to a minimum. You will be responsible for ensuring the product meets customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates the overhead cranes with utmost concern for the safety of others. Does not move loads over workers, but uses warning horn whenever necessary, giving workers below, time to move safely out of the way.
• The crane operator must be familiar with the equipment so that it is never operated until he is certain that he is operating in a safe manner.
• The operator checks the cable visually, daily, with the sheave block lowered to the floor. If any broken strands of cable are noticed, he is to inform the shift supervisor immediately.
• The operator checks the safety limit switch and all brakes at the start of each shift.
• The operator checks wheels, bearings, and other functional crane parts visually as necessary to be assured of operating safely.
• The operator is primarily responsible for operating the equipment within the assigned load rating.
• Deliver stock to the workstations without damage to the stock or to the equipment. He is to work in conjunction with the material handling assistant to a keep all equipment supplied with stock so as to keep machine downtime to a minimum. He is to move finished stock away from equipment into stock areas or onto the rail cars.
• Conscientiously work toward running a safer and cleaner operation.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing environment

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

None

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.

We also offer a retention bonus of $1500 after one year of employment paid in three installments - $250 at 90 days, $250 at six months and $1000 at the one year anniversary.