MPI Exeter - Welder

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. 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. 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. 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