Job Description

This team member is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment. The team member must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process in order to maintain a steady flow of quality product to the customer

• Works at different work stations throughout the plant as production needs require.
• Manage the operating of all types of machines and work to ensure that they are well maintained.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, tape measures, schedules, or product specifications.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines according to the specifications.
• Welds fabricated, cast and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels.
• Place and remove fittings from the cylinders by following appropriate protocol.
• Inspects cylinders for visual defects.
• Tests cylinders for structural defects.
• Work to adjust and operate speed and control the load of the machines.
• Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.
• Rejects defective parts, and marks defects accordingly.
• Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.
• Manual handling with placing cylinders in workstation.
• May use numerous types of hand tools.
• Operation of lifting devices as needed.
• Looks for opportunity to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.
• Follows all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.
• Read, understand and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shut down process if unsafe.
• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, a team member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Must be dependable and self-motivated.
2. Must possess good communication skills.
3. Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
4. Have the ability to pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Manchester Tank offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program and an employee referral program.

Starting Wage: $25.03/hour.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.