MPI Calera - Pipe Fab Machine Operator I-II

McWane Plant & Industrial; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Paid time off

Weekly pay

401(k)

Health insurance

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial Calera is seeking experienced Machine Operators for our Pipe Fabrication and Machining operation. You will measure, thread, and adjust flange fit on ductile or steel pipe, using lathes and threaders while operating cranes to move pipe.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting, with first-shift hours and a competitive hourly rate. Overtime and a comprehensive benefits program are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal safety and the safety of your team.
• Operate and tend lathes, threaders, and pipe-cutting tools.
• Move pipe with forklift and ensure accurate flange fit.
• Inspect finished pieces and ensure quality standards.
• Assist with maintenance and housekeeping of work area.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety programs.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Machine operation

Reading tape measure

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Threaders

Forklift operation

Job description

What We Live By……

Who We Are……

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 a forklift to move pipe inside/outside the plant.
• Operate the pipe cut-off saw.
• 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

Work Environment

• 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 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

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

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

1st Shift M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$28.48

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, a weekly pay schedule, 401 (k) plan, 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.

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.