Production plant crane operator jobs in Finland
Production plant crane operators operate the basic technologic cranes during the production process at the given unit by lifting and moving loads (bales, containers, buckets and other facilities) with raw and other materials.
Production plant crane operator – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 21.99 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 17.13 €/h |
| Top tenth | 29.02 €/h |
| Employees | 1,994 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 21.57 €/h | 322 |
| Men | 22.16 €/h | 1,672 |
Production plant crane operator - Which skills are essential?
Operate mechanical lever frames housed in signal boxes. Understand different applications of levers such as interlocking or signal receiving; read and comprehend the track diagram and signalling layout mounted above the lever frame. Operate hand-powered interlockings, power frames, mechanical, pneumatic or electric levers.
Establish the centre of gravity of the load moved by a crane or other machinery or equipment in order to ensure optimal and safe movement.
Calculate weight of crane loads; compare weighing results to lifting capacities in order to prevent overload and ensure safety.
Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading and unloading of cargo and stores. Stowing and unstowing of products following instructions.
Communicate and work with the relevant parties involved regarding the transportation of goods.
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
Operate cranes to move, position, lift or place machinery, equipment or other large objects at various locations.
Use different methods for lifting heavy objects using a crane.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
Production plant crane operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
Ensure appropriate maintenance of crane equipment. Identify and report damage and malfunctions. Replace worn or damaged components if necessary.
Set up cranes taking all safety measures into account.
Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
Operate a mobile crane safely. Take into account the condition of the terrain, weather conditions, load mass, and expected manoeuvres.
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
Minimise crane operations, additional crane movements, or 're-stows' by effectively planning the organisation of containers in vessels. Analyse delivery schedules and movements for maximum efficiency, minimum cost, and smooth operations.
Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Follow the planning set up by manufacturing companies' managers exactly to ensure one production process is not delayed due to another and they follow each other smoothly.
Perform high risk tasks and work that requires close adherence to specific rules and procedures to ensure safe operations.