EXPLORE A NEW CAREER WITH NICHOLS BOATS

 Works with Crane Operator to choose and attach lifting apparatuses to material for transportation by crane or fork lift.
 Provides hand or radio signals to crane operator to ensure the safe movement of materials during crane lifts.
 Understand lift dynamics and various lift configurations for slings, straps, cable, chain, bracket, and plate clamps.
 Knowledge of shackles, straps, cables, braces, brackets and other rigging tools lift capacities, required maintenance, and safety checks.
 Able to safely operate forklifts up to 12 tons to transport materials to various departments and deliver needed materials to employees.
 Control taglines for small and large lifts following directions of the Operator in charge.
 Assist in stabilizing materials and vessels after transport with cribbing under the direction of the Operator in charge or Launch crew supervisor.
 Use various hand and power tools in daily operations to assist in preparation of materials for transport or general clean up after transport.
 Other tasks as assigned.