Wheelabrator Operator 2/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc; Allanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc in Allanton, Scotland, is seeking a dedicated candidate to set up and operate power-press machines. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring quality checks during production.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of equipment operation, and compliance with OSHA safety standards. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in diverse environments is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus working knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power-press machines according to specifications.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and operate equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform necessary quality checks during production.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Reading and understanding blueprints

Effective communication

Safe operation of hand and power tools

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under supervision set up and operate power‑press machines in accordance with specifications, plans, and safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at work and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct safety inspections and operate equipment daily.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make repairs/adjustments as needed.
• Perform all necessary quality checks during production and ensure finished product meets specifications and standards set forth by the Company.
• Assist with recording and completing all documentation including blast profile reading, atmospheric weather condition reading, and paint thickness reading.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus working knowledge of equipment, work processes, procedures, and techniques used in shot blasting and painting metal.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Skills: effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving; read and understand blueprints; communicate verbally and in writing; present information and respond to questions; apply instructions; safe operation of hand and power tools; basic math; read tape measure.
• Behavioral attributes: integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, multi‑tasking.

Physical Demands

• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Working above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet and/or in confined spaces, and withstanding extreme heat and cold.
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment as prescribed by OSHA.
• Excellent close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in an industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is mandatory.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.