Overhead Crane Operator
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Operates traveling or stationary ovrehead crane (cab- or
ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads, such as
machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials,
using hoisting attachments, such as hook, sling, electromagnet,
or bucket: Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
Manipulates or depresses crane controls, such as pedals, levers,
and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist
movement according to written, verbal, or signal isntructions.
Cleans and maitnains crane and hoisting mechanism. Inspects
crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or
malfunctions.
May attach load to hook or other crane accessory
prior to operating crane and be designated Crane Operator-Hooker
(steel & rel.) or Crane Operator-Hooktender (aircraft mfg.). May
be designated by type of crane operated or material handled as
Bridge Crane Operator (any industry); Charging-Crane Operator
(foundry; steel & rel.) I; Cinder Crane Operator (foundry; steel
& rel.) I; Gantry Crane Operator (any industry); Hot-Metal Crane
Operator (foundry; nonfer.
Metal; steel & rel.) I; Ingot
Stripper (steel & rel.) I; Scrap Crane Operator (steel & rel.)
I; Tower Whirler Operator (any industry); Wall-Crane Operator
(foundry).
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