Scott Collins
Valparaiso
Summary
Dynamic Crane Operator with extensive experience at Cleveland-Cliffs, excelling in precision lifting and equipment inspection. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and optimize material handling processes, significantly reducing downtime. Skilled in rigging and critical thinking, consistently ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
03.2013 - 01.2026
- Operated overhead cranes to lift and transport materials safely within production areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure crane functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize material handling processes and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safe crane operation protocols and best practices.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
Assembler
CVG
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Assembled components with precision using hand tools and power equipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line efficiency.
- Trained new hires on assembly techniques and safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN06-1999
Skills
- Accurate communication
- Crane operations
- Precision lifting
- Crane maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Team collaboration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Parts inspection
- Materials movement
- Rigging
- Crane inspections
- Signal interpretation
- Crane operation
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Rigging skills
Timeline
Crane Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
03.2013 - 01.2026
Assembler
CVG
05.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School