Clow Valve - Large Valve Assembly

We are a leading manufacturer of water valves and fire hydrants. We are a division of McWane Corporation 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. 

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.

1st shift Position: Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm

Starting Wage: $25.16,  Qualified Rate: $25.29

Health Insurance Available after 60 days

$500 sign on bonus after 120 day probationary period

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Positions parts and components by using work instructions.
• Verifies specifications by testing product and visually inspecting quality.          
• Assembles products using hand tools and other equipment.
• Resolves verifiable assembly problems to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources if needed.
• Palletizes and gets product ready for shipment, once complete.        
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.  
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing production requirements as needed.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Lifting/carrying of less than 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, lifting & twisting of up to 12 times per hour.
• Standing greater than 6 hours per day.  
• Ability to move neck forward/back & turn right/left.    
• Repetitive use of both hands & fingers to grasp, exert force, wear gloves & utilize tools.                  
• Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions.          
• Ability to work with hands in water.  
• Manufacturing experience & working around machinery considered.      
• Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, metatarsal & guarded boots.

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.