MPIM Welder I

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking an experienced Welder to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Welder I will layout and weld parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications, ensuring welds conform to company and government standards.

Weld in multiple positions and ensure welds meet specs; maintain safety and cleanliness; wear PPE; may work overtime based on customer and plant needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Welds in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead).
• Follows all processes and procedures in the McWane Plant & Industrial Management Program.
• Identifies and performs welds per specifications and welds ductile iron and steel pipe and collars.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and uses PPE as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Job Description

Position:

Pay

Starting rate: $24.94/hr.

24-month wage progression

Reports to

Branch Manager

Description

McWane Plant & Industrialis seeking an experienced Welder to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation.The Welder I position will berequiredto layout and weld together parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications. The Welder I positionis responsible forensuring that welds conform to all company and government standards.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assistssupervisors and managers inmaintaininga safe and healthy work environment.
• Wearsappropriate PPEwhich may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand,headand eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well asmaintaininga safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Wayprinciples.Followall processes and procedures associated with theMcwane Plant & IndustrialManagement Program.Advisemanagement of any deviations from this program.
• Weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions)
• Identifyand perform appropriateweldper specifications.
• Will weld ductile iron and steel pipe and collars.
• Must always follow all safety rules and practices.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to pneumatic and electric tools, measuring devices, calipers, tape measures, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, Sander, Drill, Chop saw, and cranes safely and proficiently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects,toolsor controls.
• The employeeis required tocommunicate 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,frequentlylift 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 theappropriate PPE(steel toed boots, safetyglassesand hearing protection)
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Will berequiredto 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, depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus anddetermineand distinguish color.
• Must have the ability tooperatea forklift and obtain certification.

Qualifications

Basic 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 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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job