MPI Machine Operator

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McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI) is a newly created division in Birmingham, AL that focuses on plant and industrial products and solutions.

Position:
Machine Operator I

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Hourly Pay: $23.00 - $25.19 with a 24‑month wage progression plus shift differential.

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Follow all safety programs and report deviations.
• Operate manual machine tools such as lathes and threaders, measuring, threading, and adjusting flanges on ductile or steel pipe.
• Operate crane to move pipe in and out of machining centers.
• Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Place, center and tighten pipe in machine; machine tapered threads; verify measurements such as thread depth and correct taper.
• Test flange fit, apply glue, and tighten flange onto pipe.
• For threaders, remove pipe from machine and move to next operation; for lathes, flush fit flange onto pipe.
• Work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3″ to 6″ in diameter and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
• Meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Use math, tape measure, and micrometer accurately.
• Understand machinery processes and maintain quality.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate across different machines as needed.
• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and helpful attitude.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools and controls.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Lift and move up to 10 lb routinely, up to 25 lb frequently, up to 50 lb occasionally.
• Wear PPE (steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Operate in dust and fumes; work overtime/extended hours as needed.
• Work outside in all weather and tolerate loud noises.
• Operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Have knowledge of industrial tools and maintenance.
• Meet specific visual requirements (close, peripheral, depth perception).

• High school diploma or equivalent (desired).
• Previous experience with machinery (desired).
• Good math skills; ability to read tape measure and micrometer.
• Consistent attendance; punctuality.
• Team player willing to help across machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, helpful demeanor.
• Full‑time attendance essential.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Manufacturing and Management

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

This job description is not exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance‑abuse testing as needed.