Weld Specialist

Job Description

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

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
• Set up operational parameters on the machine and monitor.  Make corrections as needed.
• Positions, aligns, and fits components using advanced circular welding techniques. 
• Welds fabricated, cast, and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels.
• Performs first inspections to verify setup and quality before production runs.
• Monitor and inspect product quality to identify visual and structural defects, utilizing required gauges and established inspection criteria.  
• Utilize handheld tools such as handheld screw guns, drill guns, and grinders.
• Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding tools.
• 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.
• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment Weld Specialist certification requirements.
• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

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: $22.79/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.