Will “Overhead Crane Operator” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

90% Chance of Automation

“Overhead Crane Operator” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #536 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Crane and Tower Operators”.

Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets.