MPIM Welder I

McWane Pipe & Industrial; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial seeks a Welder I for our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation in Madison Heights, VA. The Welder I will layout and weld components using manual welding processes per templates and layout specifications, ensuring welds meet company and government standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work area, following the McWane Way, welding in Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions, and using a variety of tools safely.

Qualifications

• 1+ year welding experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead).

Responsibilities

• Layout and weld parts to templates and layout specs.
• Ensure welds conform to company and government standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Follow safety rules and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Possess ability to operate welding equipment and hand tools as needed.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

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 members 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 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:

MPIM Welder I

Pay

Starting rate: $24.94/hr.

24-month wage progression

Reports to

Branch Manager

Description

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

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.

• Assist 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 as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles. Follow all processes and procedures associated with the McWane Plant & Industrial Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.

• Weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions)

• Identify and perform appropriate weld per 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.

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

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, and 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 successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

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.