What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chipper/Grinder position at Kennedy Valve?
| Category | Manufacturing | Shift | 1st | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Company | Kennedy Valve | Salary Range | $26.24 |
Kennedy Valve Co. is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.
WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
Kennedy Valve offers great wages, and benefits packages:
- Hourly Pay Differential 2nd shift $.70
- Longevity Pay $.10 cents each hour for every 2 years worked with a cap at $1.20.
- Paid Sick Leave-
- 80 hours of Paid Sick Leave (PSL) prorated based on start date.
- Selling back any unused PSL at the end of year.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Healthcare starting at $273 per month family coverage.
- Company Paid life insurance.
- Company Paid Sickness and Accidental Insurance
- Overtime after 8 hours in a day
- Retirement 401k-.75cents per hour for hours worked placed in a 401k for you by the Company.
- An additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.
Is Kennedy Valve for you?
- Do you enjoy physical labor?
- Are you looking for a company with which you can grow?
- Are you a solid individual contributor with a team mentality?
- Do you have a proven record of commitment and success in school/jobs?
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SUMMARY
This is a physical position and often requires repetitive lifting of smaller products (up to 50 lbs.), assisted lifting of heavier products, standing for extended periods, walking within cell, maneuvering for bending, twisting, and lifting arms overhead. Standard safety gear is required, safety boots, ear plugs, safety glasses and other as determined. The environment can be cold based on activity in the plant (overhead doors opening) and extremely hot depending on outside temperature, and equipment operations.
JOB DUTIES
- Make molds using sand and through the use of patterns.
- Ability to manage grinder unit and proper maneuvering of product.
- Ability to perform essential requirements of job.
- Safe operations including all safety gear.
- Must be dependable.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ged or diploma
- Ability to read, write, conduct basic arithmetic.
- Manufacturing experience in heavy manufacturing [preferred]
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
- Ability to tolerate standing for extended periods.
- Ability to tolerate safe levels of noise, heat, dust and cold.
- Comfortable with repetitive motion and work
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.
