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

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

• Full-time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Non-Exempt

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.

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.

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. Work also includes operating the 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.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program. Inform management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Operate forklift to move pipe inside/outside the plant.
• Operate pipe cut off saw.
• Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and accurate taper.
• After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe accurately.
• Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
• For Threaders - Remove pipe from machine and move to 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.
• Operator will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 24” in diameter, and lengths from 6 inches to 18 feet long.
• Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Paint and package finished product.
• Good with basic math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to understand machinery processes.
• Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
• Help and volunteer across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, hard‑working, and effective.
• 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…