Crane Technician

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Novelis is seeking a highly motivated Overhead Crane Technician to join our team in Bay Minette, AL. As part of a team of experts in maintenance and reliability, you will share responsibilities for maintaining overhead cranes, hoist, jibs, monorail systems, horizontal lifelines, and below-the-hook devices. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive, corrective, and unplanned maintenance of these systems.

This position will directly impact performance of the plants production equipment and requires dedication, commitment, and detailed attention towards a safe and elite environment.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program of our lifting fleet that matches the plant’s needs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of lifting equipment such as, but not limited to: OSHA/ANSI inspections, brake adjustments, lubrication, wire rope replacements, gearcase maintenance, motor control, PLC, and VFD fixing and replacements, wheel replacements, welding, and fabrication
• Coordinate with plant personnel and others as needed to organize the shop and facility supplies for ease of accessibility.
• Develop material list for assigned projects.
• Complete shift reports, inspection documentation, work orders, and mobile equipment inspections.
• Review reports, inspections, and work history then collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Depict a safe lifting culture by reporting unsafe conditions immediately and supporting corrective actions with a hands-on approach.

• Applicants should have knowledge of industrial plant infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Overhead Cranes, Jibs, Monorails, and Below-the-hook Lifting Devices
• Overhead crane inspection certification and 2,000 hours of confirmed experience maintaining overhead cranes
• Overhead crane operator certification.
• Understanding of governing codes and standards such as OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and NEC
• Familiarity with motor controls up to 480
  
  VAC and 250
  
  VDC.
• PLC and VFD experience.
• Mechanical knowledge such as gearcases, sheaves, wheel bearings, drive trains, and wire ropes.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to operate aerial and forklifts and to work from heights up to 50'.
• This position requires technical and manufacturing skills, but also a creative and flexible demeanor.
• Follow and implement Novelis safety policies, procedures, and performance standards. Contribute to the Novelis culture by showing up as our authentic selves, being open to new ideas, speaking up when the time is right, and trusting each other.
• Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, project and power point programs.

• Experience with SAP, Maximo, or Oracle.
• AWS D14.1 Structural Welding Certification
• Siemens product training
• Crane automation such as warehouse management solutions, remote diagnostics, and radar technology
• ASRS cranes
• Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices such as ingot and coil lifters

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs:
  Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account,…