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Overhead Crane Operator | Ipatinga

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Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

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Job Summary: Operate overhead cranes, perform cargo transportation and handling, verify equipment functionality, and keep supervisors informed about conditions while complying with safety procedures. Key Highlights: 1. Overhead crane operation in the production unit 2. Handling of solid cargo and material transportation 3. Compliance with quality and safety procedures Have you ever considered how ubiquitous 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**. Steel is present wherever knowledge and innovation shape the future, delivering integrated, customized, and comprehensive solutions aligned with each client’s specific needs. Our achievements are possible only because of 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 join our selection process! Operate overhead cranes L10, L19, and L14, maneuver their translation and lifting devices to hoist and transport distributors, molds, and segments; transport ladle covers, long nozzles, and other commonly used materials on the continuous casting platform at Steelmaking Plant 2; remove steel slag from primary cutting chutes; assist in scheduled maintenance of the continuous caster. **Responsibilities and Duties** **What will be your main responsibilities?** 1\) Transport and handle solid cargo within the production unit using overhead cranes across all functionalities, strictly following standard procedures. 2\) Verify the operational status of the overhead cranes under your control by performing tests according to a predefined checklist. 3\) Keep your immediate supervisor informed about the maintenance condition of the overhead cranes you operate, identifying failures and issues during routine activities. 4\) Comply with quality and occupational safety procedures by attending corporate lectures and training sessions, wearing appropriate PPE, properly handling raw materials, machines, and equipment, among other requirements. 5\) Monitor maintenance interventions performed on the equipment. 6\) Carry out daily planned tasks by reviewing the production schedule jointly with your immediate supervisor. 7\) Identify and record problems and failures in the overhead cranes under your control through tests and inspections, as established in defined procedures. 8\) Maintain operational integrity by performing minor repairs and promptly notifying your immediate supervisor and responsible departments for more complex issues, whenever necessary. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Requirements and Qualifications** **Experience** * Relevant work experience in the field. **Qualifications and Legal Requirements** * Completed high school education. * Overhead Crane Operation course from SENAI or equivalent institutions**** **Additional Information** **What benefits will I receive?** Health insurance; Dental insurance; Life insurance; Private pension plan; Vacation bonus; Meal allowance card; Gympass; 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 candidates without distinction — for example, by disability, gender, race or ethnicity, generation, sexual orientation, and 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 marketing. 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 required for steel production. * Usiminas Siderurgia: Usiminas’ core activity is steel production, supported by two steel plants 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: Dedicated to mechanical and metallurgical manufacturing and service provision. This division specializes in producing equipment and components for diverse industrial sectors. These varied segments reflect the breadth of Usiminas’ business operations and its impact across the entire steel value chain. If you’re starting your career and wish to join our team, explore our Usiminas Entry Programs page and register.

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