MPIW Machine Operator 2nd Shift

McWane, Inc.•Wethersfield, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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, and facing the flange on a piece of ductile or steel pipe. The position will be required to use 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.

Requirements

Good with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
Ability to understand machinery processes.
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 be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection).
Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
Must 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 determine and distinguish color.
Must have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
Assisting supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Wearing 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 promoting the McWane Way principles.
Following all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advising management of any deviations from this program.
Identifying fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
Placing pipe in machine, centering the pipe, and tightening for work. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper.
Testing the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly.
Applying glue on pipe and flange and using the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
For Threaders - Removing pipe from machine and moving to next processing operation.
For Lathes – running the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe.
Working with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 6” in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
Being proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
Being a team player, willingness to work when needed, help and volunteer across a variety of different machines.