Overhead Crane Operator I | Steelmaking Plant - Ipatinga

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Job Summary: The Overhead Crane Operator will be responsible for transporting and handling solid cargo, verifying equipment operation, and ensuring operational maintenance. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for transporting and handling solid cargo using overhead cranes. 2. Monitor equipment operation and report failures. 3. Ensure operational maintenance and comply with safety regulations. Have you ever considered how present steel is in your daily life? Whether in cars, buildings, ships, refrigerators, solar panels, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, wind turbine towers, or even massive offshore oil platforms — all of these contain steel from **Usiminas**. It is present wherever knowledge and innovation shape the future, delivering integrated, customized, and comprehensive solutions aligned with each customer’s needs. We achieve our results thanks to our people — the most valuable asset of **Usiminas**. Therefore, maintaining a team of innovative professionals who want to make a difference with us is essential. Below are some details about this position; if you’re interested, we invite you to apply and participate in our selection process! **Responsibilities and Duties** 1\) Transport and handle solid cargo at the production unit where assigned, operating overhead cranes across all their functionalities per standard procedures. 2\) Verify the operation of the overhead cranes operated by performing tests according to a predefined checklist. 3\) Keep the immediate supervisor informed about the maintenance status of the overhead cranes operated, identifying failures and issues during task execution. 4\) Comply with quality and occupational safety procedures by attending corporate lectures and training sessions, using PPE appropriately, handling raw materials, machines, and equipment correctly, among other requirements. 5\) Monitor maintenance interventions on the equipment. 6\) Carry out daily planned activities by reviewing the production schedule jointly with the immediate supervisor. 7\) Identify and record problems and failures in the overhead cranes operated by performing tests and inspections as established in procedures. 8\) Maintain operational integrity by performing minor repairs and promptly notifying the immediate supervisor and responsible departments for more complex issues whenever necessary. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Experience** * Experience in the relevant field is desirable. **Qualifications and Legal Requirements** * Completed high school education; * Mandatory: Overhead Crane Operation Course; * Desirable: Microsoft Office Suite proficiency **Additional Information** **What benefits will I receive?** * Health insurance; * Dental insurance; * Life insurance; * Private pension plan; * Vacation bonus; * Meal allowance card; * Gympass; * Access to Usiminas Corporate University and goFLUENT language platform; * Profit and Results Sharing Program. **Diversity and Inclusion** **Usiminas** is becoming increasingly diverse and inclusive, believing everyone has the potential to truly be themselves! Thus, our job openings are open to all individuals wishing to participate in the process without distinction — for example, based on disability, gender, race and ethnicity, generation, sexual orientation, among others. Usiminas is one of Brazil’s largest steel companies. Founded in 1956, the company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Usiminas operates across multiple segments of the steel industry — from iron ore extraction to steel production and commercialization. Below are the company’s main business units: * Mineração Usiminas (MUSA): Usiminas’ mining subsidiary, focused on iron ore extraction. This unit supplies the essential raw material for steel production. * Usiminas Siderurgia: Usiminas’ core activity is steel production, supported by two steel mills located in Ipatinga (MG) and Cubatão (SP). * Soluções Usiminas (SU): A business unit dedicated to steel services, transformation, and distribution. SU operates across several Brazilian states, providing steel solutions to various industries. * Usiminas Mecânica: Specialized in mechanical and metallurgical manufacturing and service provision. This division produces equipment and components for diverse industrial sectors. These varied segments reflect Usiminas’ broad business scope and its impact across the entire steel supply chain. If you are starting your career and wish to join our team, explore our Usiminas Entry Programs page and apply.