Location: Calera,AL, USA
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.
Job Description
The Lead Pipe Fab Machine Operator assists the Plant Superintendent with daily operation tasks, including production scheduling, shipment scheduling, fabrication requirements, production start-up, and cross-training employees. The Lead Machine Operator is responsible for measuring, threading, adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on a ductile or steel pipe. The position must use all manual machine tools, such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operating the machines and cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.
Scope of Responsibilities
* 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
* Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
* Wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
* Assist with daily shipment scheduling for the pipe fab area.
* Assist the Plant Superintendent with the daily and weekly scheduling of released-to-build (WIP) orders and build sequence.
* Identify fabrication requirements for each piece on released work orders.
* Assigns personnel to each machine for the daily production schedule.
* Ensure start-up readiness and end-of-shift 6's programs are completed.
* The Lead Operator will be proficient in quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives and standards for the work center.
* Good with math and able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
* Ability to understand machinery processes.
* Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to detail.
* Team player, willing to work when needed, help, and volunteer to be cross-trained on every piece of equipment in our shop.
* Basic fabrication processes are:
* Saw cut pipe, thread pipe, flange pipe (2-hole alignment if required), welding, drill & tap, paint, package, and ship.
* Skilled operators place the pipe in the machine, center it, and tighten it for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator machines tapered threads into it. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth, correct taper, and overall length, that meet requirements.
* After the threads are cut, the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe correctly.
* Apply glue to the pipe and flange, and use the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
* For Threaders - Remove the pipe from the machine and move to the 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.
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 to 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
* 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
* High school diploma or GED required
* Previous experience as a machine operator in manufacturing preferred
* Computer skills
Position Requirements
* Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
* Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements as well as wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask).
* Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
* Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
* Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane.
* Possible 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.
Additional Information
1st Shift M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hourly Rate: $28.57-$30.69
Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, and a weekly pay schedule, a 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
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 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.