Crane and Forklift Operator

Crane Operator Principal duties include operating overhead cab crane and other specialized towing and hoisting equipment to lift, move, and position large or heavy parts and sub-assemblies, equipment, machinery, and fixtures. Drives and operates all types of electric or gas powered light and heavy duty fork lift equipment in support of production operations to hoist, transport, and position large and heavy fixtures, materials, tools, assemblies, etc. Lifts, moves, and positions sections of tanks and places such section in position for assembly, modification, or minor testing. Performs lifting, moving, and positioning of large, cumbersome items which may require working in conjunction with another cab crane, fork lift truck, or other hoisting device. Rigs loads to be moved with appropriate lifting and holding devices. Ensures that balance and distribution of load is maintained and that weight of load is in compliance with capability of crane. Performs proof loading of handling equipment under the direction of higher graded technical employee. General duties include moving equipment, assemblies, material, and tools to designated locations to maintain normal production operations. Required to work under special environmental conditions, lose quarters, stacking and tiering tools, heavy materials, parts, etc. May be required to perform a variety of other manual tasks incidental to and/or related to material or production handling activities. Responsible for routine cleaning and housekeeping of immediate work area. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma with 1 year or more of related experience, compliance with standard safety precautions, ability to obtain and maintain certifications as required, moderate physical effort to operate and climb to and from crane and to secure slings, straps, and other rigging devices, and knowledge and proficiency in the use of crane operations equipment and electric or gas powered light and heavy duty fork lift equipment. Desired skills include attention to detail, safety mindset, communication, and adaptability. This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance level is Public Trust. Other important information includes that this position is onsite full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this position is 9x80 every other Friday off.

Created: 2026-03-05