Tank Operator

Kamatics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Tank Operator to perform metalizing fabric production tasks in a manufacturing team. The role focuses on safety, quality, and adherence to standard procedures while helping meet customer specifications.

Typical duties include operating and monitoring equipment, following work instructions, and collaborating with a 2-3 person crew. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and up to 2 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets operating instructions.
• Performs basic math as part of job tasks.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude for handling fabric and equipment.
• Maintains accuracy and quality by paying attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety as a priority while meeting production quality standards.
• Work cooperatively with a 2–3 person Production team.
• Handle fabric per metalizing work instructions to ensure proper processing.
• Monitor sensitizing and metalizing steps to prevent defects.
• Notify supervisor of procedural issues, safety concerns, or defects.
• Perform prescribed metalizing techniques per procedures (roping, detangling, folding, etc.).
• Collaborate effectively within the required team to complete tasks.
• Navigate timekeeping, efficiency, and QA data collection software.
• Follow PPE usage, storage, and disposal policies.
• Adhere to tightly timed production protocols and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Basic Math

Mechanical Aptitude

Detail-Oriented

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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Tank Operator

Full Time Swift, Bloomfield, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2052

Salary Range: $19.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Swift is seeking a Tank Operator who will perform a variety of functions in accordance with standard procedures used in metalizing fabrics. Works in a manufacturing team environment producing products within customer specifications to ensure the final product adheres to the product’s quality and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work to a high-quality standard keeping safety as a priority by employing best practices.
• Ability to work as a knowledgeable, cooperative and effective member of the Production team
• Handles fabric in accordance with metalizing work instructions to ensure the fabric is processed correctly
• Pays close attention to detail during the sensitizing and metalizing process to identify and or prevent product defects and non-conformances.
• Notifies supervisor immediately of procedural issues, FOD (Foreign Object Damage), product defects, non-conformances and potentially unsafe acts
• Ability to perform proper sensitizing and metalizing techniques per the company’s documented procedures. (roping, opening up, detangling, pulling back, flat folding, etc.)
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively in groups on 2-3 people
• Ability to effectively navigate computer software intended for time and attendance, efficiency, quality assurance, and procedural data collection
• Adherence to company policy in regard to safety and the use, care maintenance, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment
• Adherence to a closely timed and measured production protocol
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED equivalent or trade school graduate

Years Experience

0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions
• Basic Math skills
• Possesses good mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail and quality focus

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in both lab and manufacturing environments with some exposure to specialty chemicals. Personal protective equipment provided.
• Moderate physical activity required, including walking, standing, stretching, reaching and some lifting to a maximum of 50 pounds.

At Swift, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Swift is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.