Overall Purpose of the Position

The role is responsible for operating overhead cranes to support production, dispatch, and maintenance activities while ensuring safe and efficient material handling.

Key Performance Areas

• Operate cranes in line with production, dispatch, and maintenance requirements.
• Perform daily crane inspections and record observations using the inspection checklist.
• Ensure safe handling of loads to prevent injury or damage to materials and equipment.
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions in the work area.
• Ensure coil lifting C-hooks are secured with felt pads to prevent coil edge damage.
• Report crane faults or irregularities to the Production Engineers for corrective action.
• Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting crane-related issues.
• Participate in strip breakage recovery and production line start-ups.
• Maintain 6S standards.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Craft Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Training in a basic engineering trade or computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
• At least 1-year general work experience.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.

• Operate cranes in line with production, dispatch, and maintenance requirements.
• Perform daily crane inspections and record observations using the inspection checklist.
• Ensure safe handling of loads to prevent injury or damage to materials and equipment.
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions in the work area.
• Ensure coil lifting C-hooks are secured with felt pads to prevent coil edge damage.
• Report crane faults or irregularities to the Production Engineers for corrective action.
• Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting crane-related issues.
• Participate in strip breakage recovery and production line start-ups.
• Maintain 6S standards.

• Craft Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Training in a basic engineering trade or computer knowledge will be an added advantage.