Manchester Tank Quincy Machine Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Manchester Tank is seeking skilled fabricators to interpret blueprints and operate fabricating machinery in a manufacturing environment. You will read blueprints, set up and run fabricating equipment, and monitor quality at each step to ensure products meet specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, using handheld tools, and participating in process improvements. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Must contribute to and support a positive work environment through involvement and collaboration.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications to fabricate equipment.
• Operate and maintain fabricating machines per specifications.
• Interpret schedules and product specs to determine fabrication sequence.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines as required.
• Adjust speed and load of machines to meet quality targets.
• Ensure finished products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Utilize handheld tools and lifting devices safely as needed.
• Identify safety, environmental, and process improvement opportunities and report.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld screw guns

Drill guns

Grinders

Lifting devices

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: Including the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
• Manage the operation of all types of machines and also work to ensure that they are well-maintained.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, tape measures, schedules, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabrication.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines according to the specifications.
• Work to adjust and operate the speed and control the load of the machines.
• Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.
• Monitor the working of the machine and report on the need for improvement, defects, or malfunctions, etc.
• Utilize handheld tools such as handheld screw guns, drill guns, and grinders.
• Operation of lifting devices as needed.
• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• 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: $19.94/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.