Clow Valve- Brass Utility

Mcwaneinc; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility in Iowa is hiring a 3rd Shift Brass Utility. Starting wage is $28.21 per hour with a qualified wage of $29.11. Health insurance is available after 60 days.

Responsibilities include removing excess metal with grinding tools, inspecting guards and wheels, lock out/tag out, forklift operations, and transferring metal to the pouring line. Candidates must lift >50 lbs, stand over 8 hours, read and follow instructions, and work around moving machinery with PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
• Able to stand/tolerate standing for long periods (8+ hours).
• Ability to read and understand training instructions.
• Must be able to work around moving machinery with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess metal from castings with grinding tools.
• Check guards, tool rests, and wheels for proper spacing and condition.
• Lock out and tag out equipment as required.
• Retrieve parts from tubs and place finished parts in the proper tub.
• Operate grinders, bandsaws, hoists, and cranes; forklift loading/unloading.

Skills

Heavy lifting

PPE compliance

Reading/writing

Machine operation

Tools

Grinders

Hoist

Forklift

Job description

Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility has an immediate opening for a 3rd Shift Brass Utility:

1st Shift Hours: 7pm-5:30am

Starting Wage: $28.21; Qualified Wage: $29.11

Health Insurance available after 60 days

Responsibilities of a Brass Utility include but are not limited to:

• Removal of excess metal from castings using proper grinding tools


• Check guards, tool rests, and wheel for proper spacing and condition.


• Lock out and tag out of equipment if necessary.


• Retrieval of parts from tub.


• Removal of excess metal from part by using proper grinding tool.


• Placing finished part in proper tub.


• Retrieves molten metal from brass furnace.


• Use of grinders, bandsaws, hoist, and cranes


• Forklift Operation- loading and unloading trucks


• Transfers metal to the pouring line, where it is poured into molds.


• Clean up and other duties as required.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Heavy lifting/carrying greater than 50 lbs.


• Frequent lifting greater than 40 times per hour.


• Bending/ twisting/ and standing for greater than 8 hours.


• Ability to read and write and understand training and instruction.


• Ability to work in extreme heat.


• Must be able to utilize and work around moving machinery including ladle, crane, and forklift.


• Must be able to utilize proper PPE including: respirator, metatarsal guarded boots, eye protection, hearing protection, aluminized hood and leggings.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

McWane 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.