MPI Calera - Pipe Fab Machine Operator I-II

McWane Plumbing Group; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Machine Operators to join their Pipe Fabrication and Machining team. This role involves measuring, threading, and adjusting pipes, ensuring safety, and operating various machinery. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality while working in a dynamic environment. With a strong focus on teamwork and excellence, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of accountability and trust. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

9 Paid Holidays

2 Floating Holidays

3 Weeks PTO

Weekly Pay Schedule

401k Plan

Health Insurance Plans

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Must have knowledge of industrial tools and their maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to measure, thread, and adjust flange fit on pipes.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work area.
• Work with various pipe sizes and maintain production output.

Skills

Machine Operation

Basic Math Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Threaders

Forklift

Pipe Cut Off Saw

Job description

• Full-time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company Description

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. 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.

McWane 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.

Job Description

MPI Calera is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join our Pipe Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operators are responsible for measuring, threading, and adjusting flange fit and facing the flange on pieces of ductile or steel pipe. The position will require the use of all types of manual machine tools, such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operating the machines and cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program. Inform management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Operate forklift to move pipe inside/outside the plant.
• Operate pipe cut off saw.
• Place 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 accurate taper.
• After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe accurately.
• Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
• For Threaders - Remove pipe from machine and move to next processing operation.
• For Lathes – run the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe.
• Operator will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 24” in diameter, and lengths from 6 inches to 18 feet long.
• Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Paint and package finished product.
• Good with basic math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to understand machinery processes.
• Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
• Help and volunteer across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, hard-working, and effective.
• While 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.
• The employee is required to communicate both verbally and written in English.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must 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.
• Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection).
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Will be required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a machine operator in manufacturing preferred.

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
• Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements as well as wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask).
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane.
• Possible overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$28.48

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, and a weekly pay schedule, a 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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.