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Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring Crane Operators to support the Norfolk Ship Repair facility.

Position Summary

The Crane Operator performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving crane operation, crane safety, crane lift and maintenance. The Crane Operator operates heavy equipment necessary for the repair and maintenance of cranes; documents and records work performed; follows specified safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge

This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of an operator in the Crane shop. A third class mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

Intermediate knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them independently, without assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks.

The mechanic must demonstrate developing knowledge in the following key areas:

Crane Operation

o Qualified to operate 2 or more electrically, hydraulic and manual powered cranes in a seated position

o Qualified to operate at least one portable crane to include: G8, G7, G3, wing wall crane, diesel electric, diesel hydro, all electric

o Understanding of cranes and functions

Crane & Lift Maintenance

o Assist with maintenance of the cranes and lifts daily

o Understand all lubrication

General Crane Housekeeping

o Clean, grease and perform general housekeeping for the cranes

Crane Safety

o Understand crane safety limits, devices and locations that make the cranes safe to use

o Understand all procedures for fire, accident or injury prevention and response

Other Heavy Equipment

o Must have knowledge to work with heavy equipment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Practical Theory Requirements

A third class mechanic must demonstrate developing knowledge of one or two mobile cranes and at least one portable crane, including the operation, function, capacity and care of the cranes per OSHA Standards.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form

Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure

Must be able to wear standard shipyard PPE

Education Minimum: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Relevant Experience: 4 to 7 yrs.

Must be certified in 1 crane (either portal or mobile cranes)

Must be certified on a at least 1 portable crane to include: G8, G7, G3, wing wall crane, diesel electric, diesel hydro, all electric.

All required crane certifications are done through a third party, North American Crane Bureau (NACB). Third class mechanics must be certified before operating crane. Re-certifications are required after three years on the portal crane and 5 years on the mobile crane per the NACB.

This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time.

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Crane Operator

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