McWane Ductile New Jersey-Pipe Maker

McWane Ductile; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

McWane Ductile in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated production assistant to support the casting of ductile iron pipes in a high-heat industrial setting. You will help operate casting machines, monitor equipment, handle materials safely, and ensure quality output while complying with safety guidelines.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacations and holidays, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Check the temperature of the iron every half hour.
• Remove slag from iron using a skimmer.
• Add a can of blacking into chute and trough after each pouring.
• Remove build-up from quad ladle as needed.
• Keep the quad ladle full.
• Ensure the trough is heated properly before starting.
• Grease the spigot ring while mold spins.
• Inspect casting machine mold for defects.
• Inspect and place each core on the casting machine.
• Operate machines via control panels.
• Inspect and mark each pipe.
• Perform pipe maker duties for relief purposes.

Job description

Company Description

McWane Ductile New Jersey is an industry leader in manufacturing water distribution and infrastructure products. As our country expanded, so did the need to supply growing cities with clean water and safely remove wastewater. Our location history starts in 1865 when Warren Foundry and Machine Company casted stoves, steam engines, mill gearing and other foundry related items. Currently we specialize in the casting of iron ductile pipes that range from 3" to 24" in diameter.

Great Things about McWane Ductile-New Jersey

Competitive Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life insurance

Family Medical cost is as low as $42.63 per week

Vacation/PSL & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Job Description

Assist in the production of ductile iron pipes by supporting the operation of casting machines. This role involves maintaining proper equipment conditions, handling materials safely, and ensuring quality production in a high-heat industrial environment

Pay Rate Between $27.96 to $30.96

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check the temperature of the iron every half hour.
• Remove slag from iron, utilizing a skimmer.
• After each pouring, add a can of blacking into chute and trough.
• Remove build-up from quad ladle as needed.
• Always keep the quad ladle full.
• Ensure the trough is heated properly before commencing.
• While mold is spinning, apply grease on spigot ring using a brush.
• Remove the iron from spigot ring and spill tray.
• Remove sliver from trough.
• Remove all build-up of iron, slag, blacking from trough.
• Apply blacking as needed to prevent iron from sticking.
• Keep open communication with Iron Pourer, Trough-person and Machine Operator.
• Inspect casting machine mold for defects.
• Inspect and place each core on the casting machine.
• Utilize control panels to operate machines.
• Inspect and mark each pipe.
• Perform all Pipe Maker duties for relief purposes.

All rates are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking, bending, standing, climbing, crouching, and squatting

Regular use of hands to handle tools and equipment.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently up to 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs. (with or without mechanical assistance).

Tolerance to work in high-heat, loud, dusty, and wet environments

Work Environment:

While performing this role, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. There is frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and explosives. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations may occur. The work environment may be loud and requires adherence to all safety guidelines.

Additional Information

McWane Ductile - NJ is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

McWane Ductile is a Drug and Alcohol-Free work environment. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical.

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.