Clow Valve - Maintenance Laborer

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 Maintenance Laborer. This role involves supporting the maintenance department in a dynamic Metal Casting Facility, ensuring a safe and clean work environment. You will engage in various tasks, including vacuuming and shoveling, while adhering to safety protocols. The company values safety and quality, offering a competitive starting wage and a sign-on bonus. If you're ready to contribute to a team committed to excellence and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/carry less than 50 pounds.
• Experience with basic and portable power tools.
• Comfortable working in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming and shoveling excess sand in hard-to-reach areas.
• Assisting the maintenance department with various tasks.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Lifting and carrying

Bending and twisting

Operating cranes and forklifts

Using power tools

Following safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic power tools

Hand tools

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., with the original buildings still part of the 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 operated separately until 1970 when they merged in Oskaloosa under Clow Corporation, Valve Division.

The original South Second Street facility housed all operations of "THE VALVE," including brass and iron foundries and a machine shop. In 1967, demand grew, prompting relocation and expansion of the iron foundry. When Eddy and Iowa merged in 1970, the brass foundry moved to the iron foundry site on 17th Ave. East.

In June 1985, McWane Inc. purchased Clow, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. Clow Valve Company, including Oskaloosa and Corona, was formed, and this is our current identity.

Today, Clow Valve is a respected manufacturer of waterworks valves and fire hydrants. We produce 2" to 48" resilient seated valves and dry/wet barrel fire hydrants. Our state-of-the-art Machine Shop and Metal Casting Facility prioritize safety, quality, and production. 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

Clow's Metal Casting Facility is seeking a Maintenance Laborer for the 2nd shift.

Starting Wage: $23.03

Sign-On Bonus: $500

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Vacuuming and shoveling excess sand in hard-to-reach areas.
• Assisting the maintenance department in various tasks within the Metal Casting Facility.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Following Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Lifting/carrying less than 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting up to 90 times per hour.
• Standing and walking 8 to 10 hours daily.
• Ability to move neck forward/back, turn right/left, kneel, squat, and climb using arms and legs.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers to grasp, flex, extend, exert force, wear gloves, and use tools.
• Working in extreme temperatures inside and outside, including on slippery, uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work with hands in water, around machinery, at unprotected heights, with dust and fumes, and operate cranes, trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles.
• Wearing PPE such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, respirators, and welding masks.
• Recognizing and safely using basic and portable power tools and hand tools.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines. This description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories.