MPI Welder

McWane India Private Limited; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

McWane India Private Limited is seeking an experienced Welder I to join our fabrication operation in Madison Heights, Virginia. In this role, you will layout and weld parts while ensuring compliance with our quality standards. We seek candidates who have a high school diploma and at least one year of welding experience.

You will work in a safe and productive environment and are required to operate various tools while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of welding experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Required to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Layout and weld parts using manual welding processes.
• Ensure that welds conform to company standards.
• Promote safety and maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Welding in multiple positions

Safety practices

Tool operation and maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welders

Cutting torches

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Company Description

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.

Position

Welder I

Pay

Starting rate: $24.94 per hour. 24‑month wage progression.

Reports to

Branch Manager

Description

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking an experienced Welder to join our job shop fabrication and machining operation. The Welder I will layout and weld together parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications. The Welder I is responsible for ensuring that welds conform to all company and government standards.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Assisting supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned work area and a safe work environment.
• Proactively promoting the McWane Way principles, following all processes and procedures associated with the McWane Plant & Industrial Management Program, and advising management of deviations.
• Welding in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead).
• Identifying and performing the appropriate weld per specifications.
• Welding ductile iron and steel pipe and collars.
• Always following all safety rules and practices.
• Using a variety of tools and equipment, including pneumatic and electric tools, measuring devices, calipers, tape measures, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, sanders, drills, chop saws, and cranes safely and proficiently.

Work Environment

• Requires standing, walking, and using hands to manipulate tools or controls.
• Requires verbal and written communication in English.
• Requires reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed.
• Requires lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 25 or 50 pounds.
• Requires wearing appropriate PPE, such as steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Requires working in dust and fumes.
• Requires overtime and extended hours as demanded by customers or company.
• Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerating loud noises.
• Requires knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color distinction.
• Requires ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Minimum one (1) year of welding experience.

Additional Information

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. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

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, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.