Manchester Tank Quincy Inspector/Tester

Manchester Tank and Equipment; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Manchester Tank is seeking a production teammate to read blueprints, inspect cylinders, and support assembly operations in our Illinois facility. You will perform tests, install fittings, and follow rigorous safety and EHS guidelines to ensure quality and compliance.

Starting wage is $20.68/hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail in a manufacturing environment with full benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to accurately create equipment and products.
• Inspect cylinders for visual and structural defects to meet quality standards.
• Perform structural testing and identify, reject, and mark defective parts.
• Follow safety and operational protocols when installing and removing fittings on cylinders.
• Maintain awareness of safety, environmental, and process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints and drawings to produce equipment.
• Inspect cylinders for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct structural testing and identify defective parts for rejection.
• Install and remove fittings on cylinders per safety procedures.
• Operate at various workstations to support production flow.
• Shut down the process if unsafe conditions are observed.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Our Principles and Values:

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.

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 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.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
• Inspect cylinders for visual and structural defects, ensuring all products meet quality standards.
• Perform structural testing on cylinders and accurately identify, reject, and mark defective parts.
• Install and remove fittings on cylinders while following established safety and operational protocols.
• Operate at various workstations as required to support production flow and efficiency.
• Safely operate lifting devices and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Monitor finished products to verify compliance with quality specifications.
• Looks for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes, and overall improvement efforts.
• Follow 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 the process if unsafe.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Must contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting, and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with co-workers, customers, suppliers, and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of the company.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

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: $20.68/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.