MPI Exeter - Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

Who We Are…

McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI) in Exeter, CA is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro-power, and flood control management.  We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives).

MPI has one of the industry’s largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products based out of Exeter, California. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.

In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc.  At the McWane Family of Companies, we are the leader in delivering clean, safe drinking water around the world while focusing on the safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products.  McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and has a longstanding commitment of support to the communities where we live and work.

Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required.  401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.

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. Job Description

A welder at McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter, CA is responsible for assembling, repairing, and joining metal components using various welding techniques while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to understand product specifications and measurements.
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping metal components using hand tools, plasma cutters, or metal cutting machines.
• Performing welding operations using techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and arc welding to join metal parts.
• Setting up, maintaining, and operating welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician
• Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes
• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scaring surfaces.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter
• Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture
• Tacks assemblies together
• Welders may perform other related duties as needed to meet project or organizational requirements.

Additional Information

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control

Judgment - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.  Strict adherence to McWane’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.  Professional conduct at all times when acting on behalf of McWane Plant & Industrial

Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions

Attendance/Punctuality - Regular full-time attendance is an essential function of the job

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in welding is highly preferred.  Continuous education and certification renewal are often required to keep up with evolving welding technologies and methods.

Certification, Licenses, Registrations
Professional credentials from recognized organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS), including Certified Welder (CW) status.

Skills/Abilities
Hands-on welding experience through previous jobs or apprenticeships; familiarity with different metals and welding techniques.  Working knowledge of MIG welding equipment.         

Language Ability
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other team members of the organization.

Mathematics Ability       
Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percentages.

Reasoning Ability          
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed of uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is frequently required to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  Safety gear such as gloves, masks, and protective clothing is mandatory to prevent injuries.

Hourly Pay Rate:  $20-$21

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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. 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.

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.