MPI Machine Operator

Machine Operator I

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Starting Rate: $20.81

Top Rate: $23.00

24‑month wage progression

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operator is responsible for measuring, threading, adjusting flange fit, facing the flange on a piece of ductile or steel pipe. The position requires use of all types of manual machine tools such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operation of the machines and crane to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Previous experience with machinery is desired

• 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.
• Follows all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advises management of any deviations from this program.
• Identifies fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Places pipe in machine, centers the pipe, and tightens it for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator machines tapered threads into the pipe.
• During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper.
• After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to ensure it screws onto the pipe properly.
• Applies glue to pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
• For threaders – removes pipe from machine and moves to 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.
• Operator I works with pipe and flanges primarily from 3‑6" in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
• Operator is proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Good with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Has the ability to understand machinery processes.
• Has consistent attendance, able to get to work on time, every day.
• Is a team player, willing to work when needed, and helps and volunteers across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Required to communicate both verbally and written 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 lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet physical requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Must work in dust and fumes.
• Requires overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Must have knowledge of industrial tools, maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color.
• Must have ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

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…