Manchester Tank Quincy Weld Specialist

Manchester Tank & Equipment•Quincy, IL

About The Position

Manchester Tank is hiring a Weld Specialist to weld and assemble tanks and pressure vessels. The role involves interpreting blueprints and other written instructions, setting up and monitoring welding equipment, fitting components using advanced circular welding techniques, and inspecting work for quality. The Weld Specialist uses handheld tools, gauges, measuring equipment, and lifting devices as needed, and is expected to follow safety and environmental procedures, report hazards, and stop work when conditions are unsafe. The position requires dependable attendance, attention to detail, and active participation in a positive and productive work environment. The employee must complete Manchester Tank & Equipment Weld Specialist certification requirements and required in-house training. Starting wage is $22.79 per hour.

Requirements

Must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.
Contribute to a positive work environment through communication and behavior that supports productive relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and others.
Dependable and self-motivated.
Good oral and written communication skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, and other written instructions or procedures.
Set up machine operating parameters, monitor the machine, and make corrections as needed.
Position, align, and fit components using advanced circular welding techniques.
Weld fabricated, cast, and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels.
Perform first inspections to verify setup and quality before production runs.
Monitor and inspect product quality for visual and structural defects using required gauges and established inspection criteria.
Use handheld screw guns, drill guns, grinders, calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding tools.
Operate lifting devices as needed.
Participate in safety, environmental, process-change, and continuous-improvement efforts.
Follow EHS guidelines, applicable procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and EHS Work Instructions.
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to a supervisor or management, and shut down the process if it is unsafe.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.