MTE - Welding Operator
About the Role
The Welding Operator role is responsible for the set-up and operation of the workstation and the equipment. The employee must also monitor the product's process and quality and make necessary corrections to it to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.
Responsibilities
- Reads prints and locates piece parts
- Sets up operational parameters on the machine and monitor
- Make corrections as needed
- Positions, aligns, and fits components together
- Welds fabricated, cast, and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels
- Completes first article inspection before starting run
- Monitor the product quality using required gages and inspection criteria
- Operation of lifting devices as needed
- Looks for opportunity to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts
- Follows 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 process if unsafe
- Follow proper machine shutdown procedures
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Must be dependable and self-motivated
- Must possess good communication skills
- Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment
- Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, tape measures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Certifications
Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's weld certification requirements.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to stand
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- The employee is frequently required to walk
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects
- Objects over 50 pounds will require the assistance of other staff or mechanical devices
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
- Be willing to work overtime when required at times due to production demands and availability of material