MPIW Machine Operator I

McWane Pipe & Industrial; Griswoldville (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Floating holidays

3 weeks PTO

401k

Health insurance

Education assistance

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation in Wethersfield, CT. The Operator is responsible for measuring, threading, adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on ductile or steel pipe using manual machine tools and cranes.

The role requires operating lathes and threaders, moving pipe between centers, and ensuring quality with proper measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Previous experience with machinery is desired.
• Good math and measurement reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and thread pipe to machined flange.
• Operate lathes, threaders, and crane to move pipe between operations.
• Verify thread depth, taper, and flange fit for proper assembly.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Math skills

Tape measure

Micrometer

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Threaders

Forklift operation

Job 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 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 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:

MPIW Machine Operator I

Location:

Wethersfield, CT

Directly Reports to:

Branch Manager

Job Description

Machine Operator I

Reports to

Branch Manager

Pay

Starting Rate: $23.00

Top Rate: $25.19

24-month wage progression

Description

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experience Machine Operator to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operator is responsible for measuring, threading adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on piece of ductile or steel pipe. Position will be required to use all types of manual machine tools such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operation of the machines and crane 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 as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe
• Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper.
• After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly.
• 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 I will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3" to 6" in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
• Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Good with 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.
• Team player, willingness to work when needed, help and volunteer across a variety of different. machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful.

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 regularly meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Previous experience with machinery is desired.

Additional Information

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 401k and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and EAP.

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 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.

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.