MPI Welder

Position

Welder I

Starting rate: $26.08/hr.

24‑month wage progression

Branch Manager

McWane Plant & Industrial is seeking an experienced Welder to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Welder I position will be required to layout and weld together parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications. The Welder I position is responsible for ensuring that welds conform to all company and government standards.

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate PPE, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned work area and keep the work environment safe and clean.
• Proactively promote the McWane Way principles. Follow all processes and procedures associated with the McWane Plant & Industrial Management Program and advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Weld in multiple positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead).
• Identify and perform the appropriate weld per specifications.
• Weld ductile iron and steel pipe and collars.
• Always follow all safety rules and practices.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment—including but not limited to pneumatic and electric tools, measuring devices, calipers, tape measures, grinders, jacks, welders, cutting torches, sanders, drills, chop saws, and cranes—safely and proficiently.

• Stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls regularly.
• Communicate verbally and in written English.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Meet and adhere to physical requirements, including wearing appropriate PPE (steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Work in dust and fumes.
• Work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.
• Operate a forklift and maintain certification.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Minimum one year of welding experience is required.

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.

McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance‑abuse testing as needed.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.