Clow Valve - Machine Operator Specialist
Clow Valve
- Oskaloosa, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
The original South Second street facility housed all the operations of “THE VALVE”. This included a brass foundry, an iron foundry and the machine shop for machining and building of valves and hydrants. In 1967, demand had grown and the iron foundry was relocated and expanded to the southeast edge of Oskaloosa. When Eddy and Iowa were merged in Oskaloosa in 1970, the brass foundry was relocated to the iron foundry site on 17th Ave. East.
In June 1985, McWane Incorporated purchased all the stock of Clow and Clow became a wholly owned subsidiary of McWane. Clow Valve Company, including Oskaloosa and Corona, was formed and is how we are known today.
Today Clow Valve Company is a very well respected manufacturer of water works valves and fire hydrants. Clow manufactures 2” through 48” diameter Resilient Seated valves. Clow also manufactures dry and wet barrel fire hydrants. The Machine Shop and Metal Casting Facility utilize state of the art technology in both shops concerning safety, quality and production. The Clow Machine Shop has been ISO 9000 certified since 2002. The Foundry is recognized as a Voluntary Protection Program Merit Site as awarded by OSHA. Clow Valve is looking forward to operating in and benefiting Oskaloosa for the next 100 years.Job Description2nd shift position: Monday- Thursday 3pm-1amStarting Wage: $ 26.78; Qualified Wage: $27.09$500 sign on bonus after 120 day probationary periodHealth Insurance available after 60 daysResponsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning machines by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters.
- Completes tooling setup for machine.
- Complete any required fixture set-up.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions.
- Load stock into machine (may require use of overhead lifting devices).
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- General cleanup of work area.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- CNC knowledge preferred
- Lifting/carrying of less than 50 pounds.
- Standing greater than 6 hours per day.
- Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions.
- Ability to work around machinery.
- Ability to gauge and measure parts using mathematics.
- Ability to use hand tools & do repetitive work.
- Manufacturing Experience is preferred.
- Relevant machining experience preferred.
- Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, & metatarsal guarded boots.
- Ability to understand and operate forklift in a safe manner
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.