Job Description: Crane Operator (Heavy Fabrication Industry)

Position Title Crane Operator

Department Production / Fabrication

Reporting To Production Supervisor / Fabrication Manager

Experience Required

2-3 Years of experience operating EOT cranes, Gantry Cranes, or Mobile Cranes in a heavy fabrication, steel structure, engineering, or manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

The Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating cranes to lift, move, position, and transport heavy materials, fabricated structures, equipment, and components within the fabrication shop and yard. The role requires adherence to safety standards, proper load handling techniques, and coordination with riggers, fitters, welders, and supervisors to support production activities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Crane Operations

- Operate EOT (Electric Overhead Traveling), Gantry, or Mobile Cranes safely and efficiently.
- Lift, move, stack, load, and unload heavy fabrication materials and finished products.
- Position fabricated components accurately for welding, assembly, and dispatch activities.
- Follow standard lifting procedures and load capacity limitations.

Safety Compliance

- Perform pre-operational inspection of cranes, hoists, hooks, wire ropes, slings, and lifting accessories.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures and statutory requirements.
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, or near-miss incidents immediately.
- Use proper PPE and participate in safety meetings/toolbox talks.

Material Handling





- Coordinate with riggers and production personnel during lifting operations.
- Ensure correct attachment and balancing of loads before lifting.
- Transport materials without causing damage to equipment, products, or personnel.

Equipment Maintenance

- Maintain daily crane operation logs and inspection records.
- Conduct routine checks and basic maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for repairs and breakdowns.

Housekeeping & Documentation

- Maintain cleanliness in the crane operating area.
- Record operational activities as required by the department.

Required Qualifications

- ITI / HSC preferred.
- Valid Crane Operator certification or license (if applicable).
- Knowledge of EOT, Gantry, or Mobile Crane operations.
- Understanding of lifting tools, slings, shackles, hooks, and safe working loads.

Required Skills

- Safe material handling practices.
- Understanding of load charts and lifting capacities.
- Knowledge of fabrication shop operations.
- Basic equipment inspection and troubleshooting.
- Positive communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in shifts if required.

Preferred Industry Experience: Heavy Fabrication, Structural Steel, Pressure Vessels, Windmill Components, Boiler Manufacturing, Construction Equipment, Engineering & Manufacturing Plants.

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Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Crane Operator (India)
🏢 Joshi Jampala Engineering Pvt.Ltd
📍 India