MPI Calera - Pipe Fab Machine Operator -II 2nd Shift

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 the 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 భారత focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionalsleader 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, provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost‑effective installation, and start‑up, and build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first choice for both new construction and future upgrades.

MPI Calera is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join our Pipe Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operators are responsible for measuring, threading, and adjusting flange fit and facing the flange on pieces of ductile or steel pipe. The position will require the use of all types of manual machine tools, such as lathes and threaders. It also includes operating machines and cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

• 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.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Follows all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program; informs management of any deviations.
• Identifies fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Operates forklift to move pipe inside and outside the plant.
• Operates pipe cut‑off saw.
• Places pipe in machine, centers the pipe, and tightens for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator machines tapered threads into the pipe. During this process the machine operator verifies measurements such as thread depth and accurate taper.
• After the threads are cut, the operator tests the flange to ensure it screws onto the pipe accurately.
• Applies glue to the pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
• For threaders: removes pipe from machine and moves it to the next processing operation.
• For lathes: runs the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush‑fit the flange onto the pipe.
• Works with pipe and flanges primarily from 3" to 24" in diameter, and lengths from 6 inches to 18 feet long.
• Is proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Paints and packages finished products.
• Has basic math skills, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Understands machinery processes.
• Maintains consistent attendance, arriving to work on time, every day.
• Assists and volunteers across a variety of different machines.
• Is positive, hard‑working and effective.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Required to communicate verbally and in writing 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 up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must regularly wear appropriate PPE: steel‑toed boots, safety glasses,…