Clow Valve - Machine Operator Specialist

Clow Valve; Oskaloosa, Jacksonville Beach (IA, FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected manufacturer of waterworks valves and fire hydrants as a Machine Operator Specialist. This role involves planning and executing machine operations, programming CNC mills and lathes, and ensuring quality standards are met. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, you will be part of a team that values quality craftsmanship. The company offers a competitive starting wage, health insurance, and a sign-on bonus, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance after 60 days

$500 sign-on bonus after 120 days

Qualifications

• CNC experience is required for this role.
• Ability to lift/carry less than 50 pounds and stand for over 6 hours.
• Experience in manufacturing and machining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan machine operations by studying work orders and blueprints.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions.
• Maintain specifications through drilling, cutting, and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC experience

Mathematics for gauging and measuring parts

Ability to use hand tools

Manufacturing and machining experience

Ability to operate a forklift safely

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading manufacturer of water valves and fire hydrants. We are a division of McWane Corporation with sister companies in the US and Canada. The Iowa Valve Company was established in Oskaloosa in 1909 by W W Corey and Herman W Read to build hydrants and valves. The original location of "THE VALVE" is the current Machine Shop location on South Second St. The original buildings are still part of that facility. The Eddy Valve Company was founded in 1849 by George Eddy in Waterford, New York. In 1878, Clow was formed in Chicago as a jobber of wrought iron pipe and other foundry products, then known as James B Clow and Sons. Clow acquired Eddy Valve in 1945 and Iowa Valve in 1947. These operations remained separate until 1970, when they merged in Oskaloosa under Clow Corporation, Valve Division.

Initially, all operations of "THE VALVE" were housed at the South Second Street facility, including brass and iron foundries and the machine shop. In 1967, the iron foundry was relocated and expanded to the southeast edge of Oskaloosa. When Eddy and Iowa merged in 1970, the brass foundry moved to the iron foundry site on 17th Ave. East.

In June 1985, McWane Incorporated purchased all stock of Clow, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. Clow Valve Company, including operations in Oskaloosa and Corona, was formed, and that is our current identity.

Today, Clow Valve Company is a respected manufacturer of waterworks valves and fire hydrants, producing 2" through 48" diameter resilient seated valves, as well as dry and wet barrel fire hydrants. Our state-of-the-art Machine Shop and Metal Casting Facility emphasize safety, quality, and production efficiency. The Machine Shop has been ISO 9000 certified since 2002, and the Foundry is recognized as a Voluntary Protection Program Merit Site by OSHA. We look forward to serving Oskaloosa for the next 100 years.

Job Description: Machine Operator Specialist - NC66

Shift: 2nd Shift: Mon-Thu 3pm-1am

Starting Wage: $26.78

Benefits: Health Insurance available after 60 days; $500 sign-on bonus after 120-day probation period

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and machining parameters to plan machine operations
• Completing tooling setup and fixture setup as required
• Programming mills and lathes by entering instructions
• Loading stock into machines, possibly using overhead lifting devices
• Verifying settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces to ensure standards are met
• Maintaining specifications through drilling, grooving, cutting, measuring, troubleshooting, adjusting controls, sharpening tools, and following quality procedures
• Documenting actions and communicating irregularities across shifts
• Completing production and quality logs
• Performing general cleanup and adhering to safety procedures

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

- CNC experience required

- Ability to lift/carry less than 50 pounds, stand for over 6 hours, work in extreme temperatures, and around machinery

- Ability to gauge and measure parts using mathematics, use hand tools, and perform repetitive tasks

- Manufacturing and machining experience preferred

- Ability to wear PPE and operate a forklift safely

Additional Information:

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. This job description is not exhaustive, and duties may change. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories.