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McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?” This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.\nWho We Are……\nMcWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”. We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.\nAt MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.\n Position:\nMachine Operator I\nReports to\nBranch Manager\nPay\nStarting Rate: $20.81\n24-month wage progression\nHours: 3:00PM - 12:00AM\nDescription\nMcWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experience Machine Operator to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operator is responsible for measuring, threading adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on piece of ductile or steel pipe. Position will be required to use all types of manual machine tools such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operation of the machines and crane to move pipe in and out of machining centers.\nScope of Responsibilities\n1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members. \nAssists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. \nWears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection. \nResponsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment. \nProactively promotes the McWane Way principles. \nFollow all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program. \nIdentify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe \nPlace pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper. \nAfter the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly. \nApplies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe. \nFor Threaders - Remove pipe from machine and move to next processing operation. \nFor Lathes - run the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe \nOperator I will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 6” in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long. \nOperator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center. \nGood with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer \nAbility to understand machinery processes \nConsistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day \nTeam player, willingness to work when needed, help and volunteer across a variety of different machines \nPositive, enthusiastic, and helpful \nWork Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. \nThe employee is required to communicate both verbally and written in English. \nOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. \nMust regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. \nMust be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection) \nMust be able to work in dust and fumes. \nWill be required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. \nMust be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. \nMust have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance. \nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color. \nMust have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification. \n Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent desired \nPrevious experience with machinery is desired \n Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nMcWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.\nLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER\nThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nMcWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. 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