Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in New Jersey

Company Description

McWane Ductile New Jersey is an industry leader in manufacturing water distribution and infrastructure products. As our country expanded, so did the need to supply growing cities with clean water and safely remove wastewater. Our location history starts in 1865 when Warren Foundry and Machine Company casted stoves, steam engines, mill gearing and other foundry related items. Currently we specialize in the casting of iron ductile pipes that range from 3" to 24" in diameter.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description

Pay Rate between $85,000 to $105,000

Job Summary:

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of electricians to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend and Conduct Safety and other training for night shift electrical department personnel.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of electricians.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Recommend improvements for production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and/or efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, work orders, and company policies/procedures for employees.
• May be required to work any shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Teamwork - Able to work with people in any job to build morale and commitment to goals and objectives.

Safety

• Follows all safe job procedures
• Follows all applicable lock out tag out procedures
• Keeps work area clean, safe, and orderly.
• Report to foreman any possible concerns regarding any unsafe equipment or working conditions.

Qualifications:

• Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Capable of functioning under stressful situations.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize work in a multitask environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC circuits.
• Knowledgeable of NEC and NFPA 70E regulations.
• Knowledgeable of medium voltage systems and infrastructure.
• Proficient in AB ladder logic troubleshooting for CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
• Experience and knowledge reading and understanding electrical schematics and single line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.

Education and/or Experience:

Associate degree or 1-2 years related experience and/or training required; OR an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. Experience with CMMS preferred.

Computer Skills:

Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office programs and applications for word processing, email, database management and spreadsheets.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, Company policies, operating and procedure manuals and general instructions. Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. The ability to speak effectively and present information clearly to all audiences from upper management to employees.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to recognize budgetary constraints and utilize budgets for maximum effectiveness.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to utilize reports such as uptime and downtime reports to develop work orders and correct issues, minimizing downtime.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must have a basic understanding of general technical knowledge and terminology.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

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.

McWane Ductile is a Drug and Alcohol-Free work environment. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical.