Crane Operator jobs in High Point, NC

ABOUT US

Since its inception in 1971, AMADA AMERICA, INC. has provided American industry with a steady stream of innovative, productivity enhancing sheet metal machines. We have accomplished this by carefully listening to you, our customers, and then engineering and building machine tools that solve your fabrication needs. Markets served include: Aerospace, Air Conditioning, Appliance, Computers, Electronics, Farm Equipment, Gaming Industry, Medical Equipment, Metal Office Equipment, Restaurant Equipment, Telecommunications, and Transportation.

AMADA machine tools consistently set global standards for performance and reliability. And each year, AMADA continues to develop and perfect innovative sheet metal manufacturing and automation solutions with a single objective: to maximize your productivity. Our most important tool in achieving this goal is listening to our customers and responding to their needs. AMADA AMERICA, INC. was established in Seattle, Washington in 1971 and has been located in California since 1973. Its company headquarters are located in Buena Park, California and opened in High Point, North California in 2019.

SUMMARY:

This position requires the daily operation of an overhead crane by way of a handheld control device. You will move metal tubing and frames from the Welding Dept. to the Shot Blast Machine to get prepped for the Industrial Painting process. You will also operate the sit down forklift as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and perform machine setup.
• Understand and read blueprints.
• Climb up and down on ladder from manufacturing floor to top of shot blast platform
• Train other employees on the tasks of a “Shot Blast Operator.”
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace.
• Keep Management informed of status, issues, etc.
• Manages Time and Resources.
• Complies with Established Policies.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Capable of performing all Essential Functions of a "Shot Blast Operator"

· Contribute to team effort.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

• Act on constructive feedback.

· Improve processes.

· Uphold work standards.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Welding Supervisor
• Production Manager
• Plant General Manager

SUBORDINATE STAFF:

• None

KNOWLEDGE:

· Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience working in manufacturing and production preferred.

· Experience driving a forklift and using an overhead crane preferred.

· ISO and SAP experience, a plus.

SKILLS:

· Excellent communication and safety skills

· Rigging

· Mechanical understanding

· Experience with shot blast machines

TRAVEL:

 No travel required.

MENTAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

LIFTING: Up to 50 pounds unassisted

CLIMBING: Up and down a ladder throughout a ten hour shift

Frequency: Daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• This position works from 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday with a handful of half days on Fridays. Is this work schedule acceptable?
• This position does require past work experience within a heavy manufacturing facility. Do you possess this experience?
• This position requires constant climbing up and down a platform ladder and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. Are you okay with these physical demands?
• This position is budgeted at $18.00 up to $21.00 per hour with zero negotiation. Is this pay range acceptable? If not, what is your desired salary?

Experience:

• Shot Blast Machine: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heavy Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Overhead Crane: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sit Down Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person