MPI General Worker

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.

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.

Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required.  401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.

Job Description

Position: 

General Worker 

Reports to 

Branch Manager 

Hourly Rate:  $21.91 - $24.10

24-month wage progression plus shift differential

Description 

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking a General Worker to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The General Worker will perform a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant. This role will also assist colleagues in the servicing, repairing, and adjusting of various pieces of equipment throughout the plant. May assist in performing daily cleaning inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations that maximize production and minimize interruptions. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, preferred 
• Knowledge of production and mechanical processing 

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.  
• 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.   
• Operate machinery used in the production process and or assist machine operators. 
• Saw cutting ductile iron pipe 3” – 48” diameter and from lengths 1 foot to 20 feet using specified equipment and tools 
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists and Forklift trucks. 
• Painting completed products 
• Stack, crate, secure items for shipment 
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. 
• Observe and inspect equipment and operations to ensure they are working properly 
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete. 
• Mark or tag identification on parts. 
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances. 
• Record information, such as the number of products completed, or dates and times of product production. 
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Regular full-time attendance is an essential function of the job.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or