MPI Exeter - Machine Operator Valve

McWane, Inc.; Exeter (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of Vacation

Company-sponsored health insurance

Education Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial in Exeter, CA, is hiring a Machine Operator for the Valve Department. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, processing orders, operating test machinery, forklifts, and packaging equipment. You will perform valve tests with customers and ensure production output meets required standards.

The role is based in Exeter, California, with an hourly pay range of $22–$23. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on demand and customer needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Safety oriented with ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain valve inventory and process valve orders for shipment.
• Operate valve test machines, forklifts, cranes and packaging equipment.
• Perform in-person valve tests with customers as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Mathematical skills

Communication (written)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Micrometer

D365 knowledge

Job 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.

Who We Are…

McWane Plant & Industrial in Exeter, CA is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro-power, and flood control management. We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives).

McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter, has one of the industry’s largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products based out of Exeter, California. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.

In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc. At the McWane Family of Companies, we are the leader in delivering clean, safe drinking water around the world while focusing on the safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products. McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and has a longstanding commitment of support to the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

MPIE is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for the Valve Department. The Machine Operator is responsible for maintaining valve inventory and processing valve orders for shipment. Make changes and adjustments to valves as needed. Operate valve test machines, forklifts, cranes and packaging equipment. Perform in person valve tests with customers as required.

Hourly Pay Range: $22 - $23

Location: Exeter, CA

Qualifications

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear 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 as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify requirements for each valve order.
• Operate forklift to move valves inside/outside the plant.
• Rework valves to meet customer requirements.
• The operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Paint and package finished product.
• Manage inventory locations and product packaging.
• Good with basic math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer
• Ability to understand machinery processes.
• Be able to print, read, understand, and complete work orders in D365.
• Will be required to cross train in the pipe department.
• Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
• Team player, willingness to work when needed, assist across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful
• 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 team member is required to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• 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 with required PPE.
• 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 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.

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.

Additional Information

High school diploma/GED preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be safety orientated for self and others.
Must be willing to work in a team environment.

• 3 weeks of Vacation
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

McWane is a Federal