Manchester Tank Quincy Machine Operator

McWane, Inc.•Quincy, IL

About The Position

Manchester Tank is hiring a Machine Operator for its Quincy division. The role operates and maintains fabricating machinery to produce equipment and products that meet specifications. The operator reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, tape measures, schedules, product specifications, and written procedures to determine fabrication methods and sequence; sets up and operates machines; adjusts machine speed and load; and checks finished products for quality. The position also involves monitoring machine performance, reporting defects or malfunctions, using handheld tools and lifting devices as needed, and contributing to safety, environmental, process-change, and improvement efforts. The operator must follow EHS guidelines, Job Safety Analysis documents, and work instructions, report unsafe conditions or incidents, and shut down processes when unsafe. Dependable attendance and punctuality are expected. Manchester Tank describes its workplace principles through the McWane/Manchester Way Compass: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. Team members are expected to understand and follow these principles and behaviors. Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Satisfactorily perform each essential duty.
Contribute to a positive work environment through communication and behavior that promotes productive relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and others.
Be dependable and self-motivated.
Have good oral and written communication skills.
Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to read and interpret blueprints.
Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Have knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and written instructions or procedures.
Operate and help maintain machines.
Read and interpret blueprints, tape measures, schedules, and product specifications to determine fabrication sequence and methods.
Set up and operate fabricating machines according to specifications.
Adjust machine speed and control machine load.
Monitor finished products to ensure quality meets specifications.
Monitor machine operation and report needed improvements, defects, or malfunctions.
Use handheld tools such as screw guns, drill guns, and grinders.
Operate lifting devices as needed.
Participate in safety, environmental, process-change, and overall improvement efforts.
Follow EHS guidelines and applicable procedures, and read, understand, and follow Job Safety Analysis documents and EHS Work Instructions.
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to a supervisor or member of management.
Shut down the process if it is unsafe.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.