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Machine Operator
Full TimeManual Labor
Baxter Springs, Baxter Springs, KS, US
YesterdayRequisition ID:1562
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Salary Range:\$16.00 To \$20.00 Hourly
Established in 2003, Tank Connection was founded on a need for superior customer service in the storage tank industry. Built on excellence and small town pride, Tank Connection is the international leader for bolted storage tanks. After transitioning into a 100% employee owned company, Tank Connection became a thriving organization thanks to dedicated employees with a relentless pursuit to outperform. See what Tank Connection has in store for your future!
Position Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for the operation of fabricating machines such as saws, shears, rolls, and brakes that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures in the manufacturing of tank systems.
Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads job specifications and/or blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements (part layout).
- Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
- Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
- Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
- Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece.
- Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.
- Knowledge of MOP and SWI.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Machine Operator Skills and Specifications:
- Ability to read and comprehend blue prints and/or sketches.
- Ability to use simple math to perform basic calculations.
- Knowledge and ability to use common measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, or square.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
- Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Machine Operator Education and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Machine Operator Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of the Machine Operator position, job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Machine Operator Work Environment:
While performing the duties