U103 CRANE OPERATOR/SLINGER Bx
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Operate a variety of overhead bridge, gantry, & pendant cranes where normal care is required to protect fabrications and components. Select and attach rigging to safely lift, lower, turn, flip and position equipment, materials, and tooling according to established procedures.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Overhead cab cranes, electromagnets, weigh scales, slings, cables, chains, eye bolts, turnbuckles, clamps, hooks, shackles, plate shoes, spreaders, ladders, wrenches, hammer, marlin spike, grease gun, rollers, blocks, padding, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, etc.
MATERIAL:
Rough, semi-finished, finish machined parts, castings, fabrications, forging, rotors, spindles, gears, fixtures, sub-assembly and assembled parts, machines and equipment, etc.
DIRECTION OF OTHERS:
Direct machinists, welders, assemblers, mechanics, and others assisting in properly attaching the rigging, positioning of material, & other assistance with the lifts.
WORKING PROCEDURE:
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
1. Receive work assignments from supervision and specific requires from shop personnel.
2. Read and follow safety regulations, hand signals and work rules such as “Northrop Grumman Safety Rules for the Safe Transportation Loads by cranes, “Safe Work Load Table” and “Safe Loads for Cables and Slings.”
3. Determine weight of load, center of gravity, and select the proper rigging to protect and precisely lift, lower, transport, place, turn, flip and position various loads, assuring safety of the load, personnel and equipment. Work normally consists of large fabrications and components where normal care is required.
4. Operate various cranes by observing and reading of hand signals of others or direct and guide operators to properly lift, lower, transport, turn, locate and position various apparatus and equipment assuring the safety of the load, personnel and equipment.
5. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintain preventive maintenance records and report all unsafe conditions to supervision. Check rigging and handling equipment for defects before use and according to schedule.
6. Maintain in effect certifications for slinging and operating cranes by taking and passing periodic written and operational tests.
7. Perform work of equal or lower level as required.
This is a Union represented position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
2 years work experience operating cranes and/or a variety of rigging equipment such as chains, slings and wire rope.
US citizenship is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years work experience operating overhead cranes.
2 years as a certified crane operator.