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Description

Opened: 5/12/2026        Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates a variety of machines to include the following: Plasma Arc Plate cutter, threader, Hydraulic and Manual Press Brakes, Plate Roll, Angle Rolls, Laser cutter, and Manual Shears and Saw. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of different types and grades of metals.
2. Ability to read blueprints and work orders efficiently and accurately.
3. High attention to detail to produce quality parts with no defects.
4. Ability to follow work instructions and document accurately.
5. Ability to perform the job functions safely with complete focus on your surroundings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works from engineering drawings or work orders.
• Selects the proper tools, fixtures, and equipment settings to properly cut, bend or roll the part.
• Complete the parts within the specified tolerances, and within the specified time.
• Completes and scans work orders accurately for each job.
• Does preventative maintenance on machine to keep in working order.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as directed, assigned or necessary to accomplish the department's objective in an effective manner.

Requirements

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety, or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean. 
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers' facilities: 

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles
2. Company approved steel/composite toe shoes.
3. Appropriate hand protection, respiratory and hearing protection in designated areas.
4. Appropriate clothing and other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math skills.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: Visual Scanning System, Laser/Plasma HMI, Brake press CNC HMI, and Plate/Angle roller HMI.
• EQUIPMENT: Cranes, forklifts, power/hand tools, Brake press, Laser/Plasma cutter, Plate/Angle roller, and pipe threader.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly (67-100%) required to stand.
• The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, rotate torso talk; and hear.
• The employee must frequently (34-66%) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally (1-33%) crawl or sit.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• Depending on the season, the employee is constantly exposed to cold or hot, humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud, so hearing protection is recommended. Depending on the shop location, employees may be required to wear hearing protection.