Tyler Union - Grinder - 3rd Shift

McWane, Inc.; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation days after 6 months

Job summary

Tyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc., located in Anniston, Alabama, seeks a grinder to process ductile iron fittings and related products. You will operate grinders and band/saws, inspect parts for quality, and maintain a tidy, safe work area.

New hires start at $25.60 per hour. Benefits include life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) with company match, ten paid holidays, and five vacation days after six months. Drug screen and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred.
• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors.
• Adhere to safety protocols outlined in the Tyler Union Safety Management Program.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow ergonomic lifting techniques.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Read and follow SOPs to determine product specifications.
• Operate band saws, abrasive saws, and grinders to finish products.
• Inspect products to ensure quality meets specifications.
• Record production data such as quantities and times.

Skills

Grinders & saws

Ductile iron

Parts inspection

Safety inspections

Education

High school diploma/GED

1 year related experience

Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience

Tools

Band saws

Abrasive saws

Sand grinders

Belt grinders

Portable grinding tools

Job description

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.

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.