Clow Valve - MCF Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Clow Valve Company is a manufacturer of water works valves and fire hydrants. This role is with Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility in Oskaloosa, IA. The company is part of McWane Incorporated and has a history of operations involving the Iowa Valve Company and The Eddy Valve Company.

Job description details are provided by the employer. This description includes the shift and compensation information, job responsibilities, qualifications, and additional information related to equal employment opportunity and notices.

3rd Shift Position: 9:30pm-6:00am

Starting Rate: $26.86;
Qualified Rate: $28.70; $1.20 shift differential for 3rd shift

$1500 sign on bonus after 120 day probationary period

• Repairing, maintaining, installing, lubricating, troubleshooting and adjusting machines and equipment.
• Performing routine inspection on Metal Casting Facility equipment.
• Perform routine lubrication and cleaning of Metal Casting Facility equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and machines.
• Use of common hardware including: bolts, pipe fittings, etc.
• Preventative maintenance of Metal Casting Facility equipment and machinery.
• Operate fork trucks, lifts, and conveyors.
• Welding and minor fabrications.
• General clean up of area

• Lifting/carrying of less than 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching & twisting up to 90 times per hour.
• Standing & walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to move neck forward/back & turn right/left, kneel, squat, & climb using arms and legs.
• Repetitive use of both hands & fingers to grasp, flex, extend, exert force, wear gloves, & utilize tools.
• Frequent work in extreme temperature conditions inside & outside including but not limited to working on slippery, uneven, unstable surfaces.
• Ability to work with hands in water, around machinery, at unprotected heights, with dust & fumes & operate a crane, truck, forklift & other moving vehicles.
• Applicant must have 2-4 years verifiable maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Tech degree is a strong plus.
• Ability to wear applicable PPE including: safety glasses, metatarsal guarded boots, hearing protection, respirators, welding mask, etc.
• Ability to recognize and utilize all basic and portable power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.

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.