Job Description

General Job Objective: 

Under the general direction of a Production Supervisor, a Test Operator will work with senior Test Operators and Journey Test Operators to gain knowledge and understanding of the Testing environment and responsibilities. Incumbent expected to support all company programs such as Lean, 5S, TPR, etc.

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Must be able to read tape measures and other measuring devices.

• Basic computer skills.

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Familiarity or understanding of the functions and safe operations of various cranes.

• Incumbent will be required to achieve CCO Certification after obtaining Test Operator position as business conditions allow for training.

Essential Job Functions:

• Use laptop to download programs, set parameters and delete error codes.

• Work with senior Test Operators and Journey Test Operators to become competent in the understanding of Test Documents including but not limited to load charts, load test papers, log book requirements, etc. as per Company policy; as well as the understanding and demonstration of crane and rigging symbols and signals. 

• Successfully complete required software training for a wide range of Manitowoc Crane products.

• Successfully complete all safety training required by time constraints set by governmental regulations. 

• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Working Environment:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position will be required to work outside at least 80% of the time, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must be willing to work at various heights.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• 1 year experience operating heavy equipment preferred.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.

• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed.

• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.

• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.

• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

• Those with CDL’s are required to have an annual physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.