Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control – to join the Fabrication team in Auburn and Puyallup, WA.

As a Wing Skin Crane Operator – Ground Control, you will be a vital part of the material handling process, expertly maneuvering large and delicate aircraft components with precision and care. Your role involves coordinating complex lifts, managing rigging equipment, and collaborating closely with team members to ensure materials are positioned accurately and efficiently throughout the production environment. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills and attention to detail in a dynamic setting where teamwork and operational flow are essential to success.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

• Operate ground-controlled overhead cranes to load, unload, move, and position aircraft wing skins and raw materials safely and efficiently.

• Rig, adjust, and visually inspect crane rigging and equipment, including chains, cables, slings, and holding attachments, to ensure conformance with applicable documents and safety regulations.

• Plan and coordinate material movement with other crane operators and shop personnel to optimize workflow and minimize production interruptions.

• Obtain work assignments from various sources and access online systems to input work order requirements and initiate material pick lists.

• Inspect overhead material handling equipment (OMHE) and rigging before and after use, reporting any malfunctions or unsafe conditions.

• Load and unload machines, racks, trucks, trailers, and rail cars, placing materials into appropriate storage locations such as racks, baskets, or floor positions.

• Measure and cut raw materials like spars and extrusions to accurate lengths using floor-mounted band saws, and issue materials to designated shop areas.

• Attach rigging devices (e.g., clevis, skin clamps, nylon straps) to hooks and work pieces, ensuring proper load balance and secure lifting.

• Calculate safe load requirements and balance loads during lifts, including single point lifts and load rotations using spreader bars, vacu-lifts, and booms.

• Perform crane operations using radio or pendant controls, including sounding warning horns and ensuring clear paths of travel.

• Use hand and audible signals to guide crane movements and coordinate with floor crews during lifts and positioning.

• Execute complex material handling tasks such as swinging, rotating, turning over, and positioning parts on fixtures or ergonomic supports.

• Deliver materials and parts to various shop areas, unhooking and placing items as required, including loading/unloading specialized kitting trailers.

• Perform banding of raw materials and parts to pallets using steel banding machines and move them with electric stackers in storage areas.

• Assist new employees in becoming familiar with crane equipment and procedures, and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers when assistance or problem resolution is needed.

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear…