Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs in Kentucky

This employee is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment, exclusively for the manual welding of pressure bearing components. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality product to the customer.

Seeking 1st Shift Applicants
• $17.50 per hour
• Tutition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 Annually!)

• Reads prints and locates piece parts.
• Sets up operational parameters on the weld machine and monitor. Make corrections as needed.
• Positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Welds fabricated, cast, stamped, and pressure bearing 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.

• 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.
• Have the ability to pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blue prints, tape measures,
  operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's weld certification requirements (if applicable).
• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's lockout/tagout certification (if applicable).

• 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 device.
• 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.