Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control

Position: Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control- 71305
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.
* 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.
* 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 to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
* 2+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes.
* 2+ years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications including blueprint/schematic readings and any airplane engineering technical documents.
* Basic Computer experience and competency.
* Must be physically able to lift/carry up to 35 pounds; push/pull using up to 45 pounds of force; and reach overhead up to six hours per day.
* Must be able to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
* Ability to work in a hazardous environment (high noise, vibrations).
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