Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Crane Operator Hooktender to join their Materials Management & Tooling team in Everett and Renton, Washington. The role involves operating cab-controlled and mobile boom-type cranes to lift, move, lower, and position large aircraft and missile components, while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Requirements
- Operate cab-controlled overhead traveling cranes or mobile boom-type cranes to lift, move, lower, and position large aircraft, missile, and marine craft parts and assemblies.
- Guide crane operations using visible or audible signals to ensure precise movements.
- Select, secure, and adjust suitable chains, cables, slings, and hooks to properly load and balance various large assemblies and equipment.
- Lower and raise personnel in launch silos during pre-launch checks and refurbishment of launch facilities.
- Position, load, and unload weapon system components and associated equipment during assembly and testing of launch facilities.
- Inspect the condition of the crane and all equipment to be used for work assignments before and after operation, reporting any required maintenance.
- Perform routine maintenance on assigned motive equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Calculate safe load requirements prior to lifting to avoid exceeding lift capacity and ensure safe operations.
- Use hand and audible signals to guide the movements of cab or radio-controlled cranes.
- Coordinate and develop safety processes related to overhead crane operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Participate in safety improvement activities and projects, working on or coordinating the development of safety processes as needed.
- Assist new employees in becoming familiar with equipment and procedures, providing on-the-job training to enhance their skills and safety awareness.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers to receive assignments and coordinate with crew members on the floor for efficient operations.
- Report malfunctioning and unsafe equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintain thorough records of operations and safety checks to support compliance and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
