Is being a hoist or winch operator a good fit for you?
Operates hoists or winches that lift and pull loads with power-driven cables.
What the work involves
- Signals and helps other workers loading or unloading materials.
- Watches equipment gauges and workers' hand signals to check load positions or depths.
- Starts hoist or winch engines and uses levers and pedals to wind cable on or off drums.
- Applies hand or foot brakes and moves levers to lock hoists or winches.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a hoist or winch operator is one of yours.
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