MPI Welder

Job Description

Position: Welder I

Pay: Starting rate: $26.08/hr. 24‑month wage progression.

Reports to: Branch Manager

McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI) seeks an experienced Welder to join our Job Shop Fabrication and Machining operation. The Welder I will layout and weld parts using manual welding processes according to templates and layout specifications, ensuring welds conform to all company and government standards.

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of 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 a safe, clean working environment.
• Promote McWane Way principles and follow all processes and procedures associated with the McWane Plant & Industrial Management Program; advise management of deviations.
• Weld in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead).
• Identify and perform appropriate welds in accordance with 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.

• Regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle weapons or controls.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Wear appropriate PPE such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Work in dust and fumes.
• Be prepared to work overtime and extended hours based on customer and company demand.
• Work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Have specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, determine, and distinguish color.
• Operate a forklift and obtain certification.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of welding experience.

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, gender identity, 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.