Tyler Union - Grinder - 1st Shift

Tyler Union; Letchers (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation days after 6 months

Job summary

Tyler Union in Anniston, Alabama is seeking a qualified grinder/operator to join our manufacturing team. You will grind ductile iron fittings, inspect quality, and ensure a clean, safe work area while following The McWane Way principles.

The role requires basic welding/finishing tool experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-temperature, dusty environment. Competitive pay starts at $25.60 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow standard operating procedures to determine product specifications.
• Operate tools such as band saws, abrasive saws, sand grinders, belt grinders, or portable pneumatic grinding tools.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and report issues.
• Use hand tools including hammers, cold chisels, and files.
• Count finished products to verify order completion.
• Mark or tag parts for identification.
• Operate and/or load the blast cleaning machine.
• Place finished work in the designated container and dispose of scrap appropriately.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Record production data such as quantities, meter readings, or production times.

Skills

Grinders/Saws

Defect inspection

Safety inspections

Ductile iron knowledge

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Band saws

Abrasive saws

Sand grinders

Belt grinders

Pneumatic grinders

Job description

Company Description

Tyler Union in Anniston, AL offers great opportunities, pay, and benefits!

Tyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc. located in Anniston, Alabama has a century of success in manufacturing and selling ductile iron fittings, joint restraints, and valve boxes for the waterworks industry. Perform a wide variety of grinder tasks, including but not limited to grinding ductile iron pipe fittings, ensuring the fittings meet quality expectations, keep work area clean and free of safety hazards, and perform any and all other job-related tasks assigned.

Newly hired employees start at $25.60 per hour. We offer company paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability coverage, a Company-matched 401(K) plan, and ten (10) paid holidays. Employees are eligible for five (5) vacation days after six (6) months of continuous employment.

All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

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Job Description

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors.

• Adhere to safety protocols outline in the Tyler Union Safety Management Program.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Read and follow standard operating procedures to determine product specifications.
• Operate tools such as band saws, abrasive saws, sand grinders, belt grinders, or portable pneumatic grinding tools.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and report issues.
• Use hand tools including hammers, cold chisels, and files.
• Count finished products to verify order completion.
• Mark or tag parts for identification.
• Operate and/or load the blast cleaning machine.
• Place finished work in the designated container and dispose of scrap appropriately.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Record production data such as quantities, meter readings, or production times.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma/GED certificate preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in using grinders, saws, or other finishing tools.
• Understanding of ductile iron and how it responds to grinding and finishing processes.
• Ability to examine parts for defects and ensure they meet specifications.
• Ability to perform daily safety inspections and identify mechanical issues.

Physical & Cognitive Abilities

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
• Strength and stamina for lifting 50 pounds repetitively.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to work in high-temperature, high-humidity environments.
• Comfortable working around dust, fumes, and moving machinery.
• Capable of wearing required PPE including respirators.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.