Crane Operator Hooktender - C1208

The Boeing Company

Renton, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Assembly Equipment, Aviation Industry, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Crane, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Employee Retention, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Insurance, Life Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Physical Demands, Process Development, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Testing, United States Citizen

LOCATION

Renton, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description** At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Crane Operator Hooktender to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Everett and Renton, Washington. As a Crane Operator Hooktender, you will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of large aircraft and missile components. Your expertise in operating cab-controlled and mobile boom-type cranes will be essential for precise positioning and handling of materials, contributing directly to the success of our projects. You will play a key role in maintaining safety protocols, using your skills to guide crane operations with clear communication and effective signaling. Additionally, you will be required to undergo an eye examination, including depth perception, peripheral vision tests, and color discernment, to ensure optimal performance in your role. You must also be capable of working at extreme heights, as your attention to detail will be critical as you inspect equipment, calculate safe load requirements, and ensure that all tools and materials are properly secured before lifting. This position offers you the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, where your contributions will enhance our commitment to quality and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation. **Position Responsibilities** **:** + Operate cab-controlled overhead traveling cranes or mobile boom-type cranes to lift, move, lower, and position large aircraft, missile, and marine craft parts and assemblies. + Guide crane operations using visible or audible signals to ensure precise movements. + Select, secure, and adjust suitable chains, cables, slings, and hooks to properly load and balance various large assemblies and equipment. + Lower and raise personnel in launch silos during pre-launch checks and refurbishment of launch facilities. + Position, load, and unload weapon system components and associated equipment during assembly and testing of launch facilities. + Inspect the condition of the crane and all equipment to be used for work assignments before and after operation, reporting any required maintenance. + Perform routine maintenance on assigned motive equipment to ensure optimal performance. + Calculate safe load requirements prior to lifting to avoid exceeding lift capacity and ensure safe operations. + Use hand and audible signals to guide the movements of cab or radio-controlled cranes. + Coordinate and develop safety processes related to overhead crane operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards. + Participate in safety improvement activities and projects, working on or coordinating the development of safety processes as needed. + Assist new employees in becoming familiar with equipment and procedures, providing on-the-job training to enhance their skills and safety awareness. + Communicate effectively with dispatchers to receive assignments and coordinate with crew members on the floor for efficient operations. + Report malfunctioning and unsafe equipment to ensure a safe working environment. + Maintain thorough records of operations and safety checks to support compliance and operational excellence. **Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:** + Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15lbsto 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. **This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.** **This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee** **Resumes of current Puget Sound and Moses Lake Boeing employees submitted via "Find Jobs" in Boeing/Workday will be considered.** **Basic Qualifications:** + 1+ years of experience operating overhead cranes in a safe manner, such as boom cranes overhead or cab controlled. + 1+ years of experience operating powered material handling equipment such as overhead cranes + Experience operating cranes or similar equipment where **precise visual judgment of distances** was required to safely position heavy objects. + Ability to recognize colors. ? + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 1+ years of experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations.? **Conflict of Interest:** Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. **Typical Education & Experience:** High school graduate or GED preferred. **Relocation:** + Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. **Drug Free Workplace:** Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. **Union Representation Statement:** This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement. **Shift Work Statement** **:** + This position is for a variety of shifts **Safety Sensitive Statement:** This is a Boeing safety sensitive position and is subject to random testing for the following substances: alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP. **Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:** At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay: $31.32 [Min pay rate]/hour, with potential to earn up to $59.47 [Max pay rate]/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement Applications for this position will be accepted until **Oct. 02, 2026** **Language Requirements** English Preferred **Relocation** Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. **Visa Sponsorship** Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The Boeing Company

At Boeing, you can build something better for yourself, our customers, and the world. Here you can transform aerospace and make history. And you’ll work alongside other experts and visionaries who lead and inspire. Our workforce includes every profession and career path you can imagine, taking you as far as you can dream.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1916

WEBSITE

https://jobs.boeing.com/

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