We are a leading manufacturer of water valves and fire hydrants. We are a division of McWane Corportation with sister companies in the US and Canada.The Iowa Valve Company was established in Oskaloosa in 1909 by W W Corey and Herman W Read to build hydrants and valves. The original location of “THE VALVE” is the current Machine Shop location on South Second St. the original buildings are still part of that facility. The Eddy Valve Company was founded in 1849 by George Eddy in Waterford New York. In 1878 Clow was formed in Chicago as a jobber of wrought iron pipe and other foundry products. The company was then known as James B Clow and Sons. Clow acquired Eddy Valve in 1945 and Iowa Valve in 1947. These were operated separately at their original locations until 1970 when they were merged in Oskaloosa under Clow Corporation, Valve Division.
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.
Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility has an immediate opening for an Iron Melter.
3rd Shift Position: 7:00pm-5:30am
Starting Wage: $26.85; Qualified Wage: $27.15
3rd shift differential : $1.20/hour
$500 sign on bonus after 120 day probationary period complete
Health insurance available after 60 days
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loading charge carts with scrap metal.
- Placing sand at furnace doors to prepare furnace.
- Fill pouring ladles.
- Correct measurement of chemical additives to molten metal.
- Pour molten metal into molds.
- Transfer of ladles to pouring line.
- General Clean up of area.
- Maintaining Ladles.
- Furnace lining repair and rebuild.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 10 lbs, some lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent lifting greater than 40 times per hour.
- Bending/ twisting/ and standing for greater than 8 hours.
- Ability to read and write and understand training and instruction.
- Ability to work in extreme heat.
- Must be able to utilize and work around moving machinery (i.e cranes, hoists, forklifts as needed).
- Must be able to utilize proper PPE including: respirator, metatarsal guarded boots, eye protection, hearing protection, apron, gloves and sleeves.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
Skills Required
- Frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs, some lifting up to 50 lbs
- Frequent lifting greater than 40 times per hour
- Bending, twisting, and standing for greater than 8 hours
- Ability to read, write, and understand training and instruction
- Ability to work in extreme heat
- Ability to utilize and work around moving machinery (cranes, hoists, forklifts as needed)
- Must utilize proper PPE including respirator, metatarsal guarded boots, eye and hearing protection, apron, gloves and sleeves
- Furnace lining repair and rebuild, ladle maintenance, molten metal handling and pouring experience
- Willingness to work 3rd shift (7:00pm-5:30am)
What We Do
McWane, Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture of waterworks and plumbing products, fire suppression solutions, and pressure vessels. The company provides a wide range of infrastructure components, including ductile iron pipes, fittings, and utility poles, aimed at ensuring clean water distribution and wastewater removal. With a commitment to sustainable infrastructure, McWane serves communities worldwide through its diverse family of industrial companies.
