Production Plant Crane Operator Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators
SaveWhat Does a Production Plant Crane Operator Do?
Production plant crane operators operate the basic technologic cranes during the production process at the given unit by lifting and moving loads (bales, containers, buckets and other facilities) with raw and other materials.
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Where Do I Start?
Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
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Skills You Need to Become a Production Plant Crane Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …
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EssentialOperate Lifting Equipment skill
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
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EssentialApply Various Lifting Techniques skill
Use different methods for lifting heavy objects using a crane.
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EssentialDetermine Crane Load skill
Calculate weight of crane loads; compare weighing results to lifting capacities in order to prevent overload and ensure safety.
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EssentialDetermine The Load's Centre Of Gravity skill
Establish the centre of gravity of the load moved by a crane or other machinery or equipment in order to ensure optimal and safe movement.
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EssentialHandle Cargo skill
Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading and unloading of cargo and stores. Stowing and unstowing of products following instructions.
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EssentialLiaise With The Transported Goods' Workers skill
Communicate and work with the relevant parties involved regarding the transportation of goods.
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EssentialOperate Cranes skill
Operate cranes to move, position, lift or place machinery, equipment or other large objects at various locations.
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EssentialOperate Railway Lever Frames skill
Operate mechanical lever frames housed in signal boxes. Understand different applications of levers such as interlocking or signal receiving; read and comprehend the track diagram and signalling layout mounted above …
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalNon-ferrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
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OptionalCrane Load Charts knowledge
Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.
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OptionalFerrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
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OptionalPerform Minor Repairs To Equipment skill
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalCommunicate Using Non-verbal Language skill
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
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OptionalFollow Manufacturing Work Schedule skill
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OptionalGuide Cranes skill
Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a …
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OptionalMaintain Crane Equipment skill
Ensure appropriate maintenance of crane equipment. Identify and report damage and malfunctions. Replace worn or damaged components if necessary.
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OptionalMaximise Efficiency Of Crane Operations skill
Minimise crane operations, additional crane movements, or 're-stows' by effectively planning the organisation of containers in vessels. Analyse delivery schedules and movements for maximum efficiency, minimum cost, and smooth operations.
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OptionalOperate Mobile Crane skill
Operate a mobile crane safely. Take into account the condition of the terrain, weather conditions, load mass, and expected manoeuvres.
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OptionalPerform High Risk Work skill
Perform high risk tasks and work that requires close adherence to specific rules and procedures to ensure safe operations.
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OptionalSet Up Crane skill
Set up cranes taking all safety measures into account.
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