MTE - Welding Operator

Company Description

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members:
Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization.

The Welding Operator role is responsible for the set-up and operation of the workstation and the equipment. The employee must also monitor the product's process and quality and make necessary corrections to it to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.

• Reads prints and locates piece parts.
• Sets up operational parameters on the machine and monitor. Make corrections as needed.
• Positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Welds fabricated, cast, and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels.
• Completes first article inspection before starting run.
• Monitors the product quality using required gauges and inspection criteria.
• Operates 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.
• Reads, understands, and follows the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shuts down process if unsafe.
• Follows proper machine shutdown procedures.
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

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

• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Can contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
• Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, tape measures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's weld certification requirements.

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects. Objects over 50 pounds will require the assistance of other staff or mechanical devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Be willing to work overtime when required at times due to production demands and availability of material.

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.