McWane Ductile Ohio Certified WelderFabricator

The Certified Welder/Fabricator performs skilled welding fabrication and assembly on ductile iron pipe flanges and components ranging from 3 to 48 in diameter. Work includes welding cast iron to cast iron and steel to cast iron using both stick (SMAW) and wire-fed (GMAW/FCAW) processes along with cutting grinding drilling and tapping operations. The role requires precision self-inspection and adherence to welding codes and company standards for safety quality and performance. Makes quality checks of own work.  Performs other duties as directed.  Keeps work area clean and neat.  This position requires the employee to work a full-time schedule with some overtime as necessary.  Attendance is a key component of this position.

Planning:

• Set up operate and maintain welding equipment for stick (SMAW) and wire-fed (FCAW/GMAW) welding processes.
• Weld cast iron to cast iron steel to iron and other approved combinations following established procedures.
• Perform fillet groove and butt-type welds on joints collars rings flanges and couplings.
• Use proper preheat and post-weld cooling techniques for ductile and cast iron materials.
• Weld in multiple positions (flat horizontal vertical overhead) on various thicknesses and shapes.
• Fabricate fit and position components for welding including TR flex pipe wall collars weld-on-bosses thread-o-lets  MJ joints and flanged welded outlets.
• Drill and tap pipe and flanges to specification using approved gauges and tools.
• Cut bevel and grind pipe sections per traveler or specification book.
• Assemble and weld custom or experimental products including TR Tyton and earthquake joints.
• Perform visual inspections of all welds and finished products for conformity bead quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Conduct air and pressure testing using test tanks blind flanges and caps.
• Identify and repair weld or casting defects through grinding and rework procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and maintain proper documentation.
• Follow all hot work safety protocols and OSHA safety regulations including PPE use and ventilation requirements.
• Handle and position pipe and flanges using cranes hoists and lifting devices.
• Maintain welding equipment gauges and consumables report issues promptly.
• Document inspection results and tag completed welds as required by company standards.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Action:

- Work in a physically demanding loud industrial manufacturing environment

- Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 40 pounds

- Frequent bending kneeling stooping and standing for long periods

-Ability to lift and handle heavy materials using hoists and cranes

-Must tolerate heat dust and noise typical of an industrial manufacturing environment

Material Facilities and Location of Job:

- Flange Department

Tools and Equipment Used:

- Welding units (stick robotic) grinders drills tapping tools saws air testing equipment bridge and jib cranes fume collection systems and hand tools

Qualifications :

Team members who will support our McWane Way Culture. Team members will work together to make a quality product. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified welder credentials (AWS API or equivalent) required. Two or more years of experience in welding fabrication or pipe assembly preferred. Prior experience welding ductile iron cast iron and steel components strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

Pre-employment Validated testing health assessment drug screen

and background check will be required.

McWane Ductile Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female minority veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply

McWane Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race color religion sex national origin age and marital status disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring placement recruitment rates of pay or other forms of compensation benefits promotions transfers layoffs recalls Company-sponsored training terminations and other employment-related activities.

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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time