Machine Operator Assistant Jobs in Visalia, CA (NOW HIRING)

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McWane Plant & Industrial 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).
McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter, 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.

MPIE is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for the Valve Department. The Machine Operator is responsible for maintaining valve inventory and processing valve orders for shipment. Make changes and adjustments to valves as needed.  Operate valve test machines, forklifts, cranes and packaging equipment. Perform in person valve tests with customers as required.
Hourly Pay Range: $22 - $23
Location:  Exeter, CA

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of co-workers. 
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. 
• Wear 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 promotes the McWane Way principles.  
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify requirements for each valve order.
• Operate forklift to move valves inside/outside the plant.
• Rework valves to meet customer requirements.
• The operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Paint and package finished product.
• Manage inventory locations and product packaging.
• Good with basic math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer
• Ability to understand machinery processes.
• Be able to print, read, understand, and complete work orders in D365.
• Will be required to cross train in the pipe department.
• Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
• Team player, willingness to work when needed, assist across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful

Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. 
• The team member is required to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• 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 with required PPE. 
• Will be required 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 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.

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.

High school diploma/GED preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be safety orientated for self and others.
Must be willing to work in a team environment.

Excellent Benefits Package Includes:

• 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 3 weeks of Vacation
• Weekly pay schedule
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.
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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.