Manchester Tank Quincy Weld Specialist

McWane, Inc.•Quincy, IL

About The Position

The Weld Specialist reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, and written procedures to produce equipment and products accurately. The role sets and monitors machine operating parameters, makes corrections as needed, positions and fits components using advanced circular welding techniques, and welds fabricated, cast, and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels. The position performs setup and product-quality inspections, identifies visual and structural defects using gauges and established criteria, and uses handheld tools and welding measurement equipment. The Weld Specialist follows safety and environmental procedures, participates in improvement efforts, reports unsafe conditions or incidents, and shuts down processes when unsafe. Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.

Requirements

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.
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.
Pass Manchester Tank & Equipment Weld Specialist certification requirements.
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 operations, 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 and applicable procedures, and read, understand, and follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to a supervisor or management, and shut down processes if unsafe.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.