MWI Career Opportunities

At MWI we are more than just co-workers; we are a team. We’ve been a family-owned business since 1983. And our family-values culture hasn’t changed, even as we’ve opened facilities in four different states. That’s why we pride ourselves on treating our employees like family.

Our people are our greatest assets, and we recognize that our ability to provide carbon & graphite solutions rests in the hands of our employees. Achieving the quality of product and service we strive for is truly a team effort, where every role is vital.

Our success starts with you!

MWI Offers an Extensive and Comprehensive Benefits Package

– Health Insurance	– Dental Insurance	– Vision Insurance
– Health Savings Account	– Paid Vacation	– Company Paid Life Insurance
– 10 Paid Holidays	– Supplemental Life	– Long-term and Short-term Disability
– 401k	– Bonus Program	– Onsite Fitness Center

MWI Job Openings

At MWI, we’re always looking for solution solvers and team players. Don’t see the right job for you in the list below? No problem. Please submit your resume and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities. We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

CNC Manual Lathe Turning Machinist – B and C-Shift

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

CNC Machine Operator B-Shift

Saw Operator – B and C-Shift

Furnace Operator – B and C-Shift

Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Inspector/Quality Technician – B-Shift

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CNC Manual Lathe Turning Machinist – B and C-Shift

Essential Functions:

Operate Manual Turning Lathes to produce any given product to a customer’s specification on dimensions, functionality, quality, and delivery.
Ability to perform manual measurements.
Good communication skills and ability to work with supervisors, managers, and coworkers.
Ability/Availability to work extra hours when required.
Excellent blue-print reading skills.
Good use of standard measurement tools.
Ability and experience to operate various types of manual equipment.
Abiding by all safety regulations and Company policies.
Completing any given job at, or below, the estimated hours – including setup.
Effectively managing tooling including fixtures, inserts, holders, and specialized tooling.
Keeping work area clean and organized.
Minimizing scrap and/or rework.
Maintaining the preventative maintenance of the lathes.
Operate other manual equipment when the lathes are not needed.
Blueprint Reading Skills.
Able to use standard measuring equipment such as micrometers and comparators.
Able to work to metric dimensions.
Excellent math skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organization skills.
Good customer service skills.
Maintain a through in-process inspection for all jobs.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years lathe experience.
Blueprint reading skills.
Able to setup and run concurrent jobs on multiple machines.
Strong Shop math skills.
Able to work to metric dimensions.
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and ISO quality systems.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to the candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $22-$27 per hour. Plus, shift differential for B-Shift.

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Functions:

Repair CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers, Lathes, and various other Machine Shop Equipment.
Follow Preventative Maintenance Program and strictly adhere to Preventative Maintenance Procedures. Follows appropriate Lock Out – Tag Out procedures.
Excellent troubleshooting experience including electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC’s.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and equipment rooms.
Perform Preventive Maintenance and corresponding reports daily.
Complete assigned work orders
Resolve electrical problems.
Other maintenance related duties assigned by the Plant Manager.
Sound knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematic drawings and relative processes.

Qualifications:

Ability to read, understand, draw, trouble shoot and repair systems and processes in a timely fashion using sophisticated test equipment, as necessary, related to these systems.
Ability to provide innovative approaches and designs to difficult problems.
Mechanical and electrical repair expertise
Mathematical aptitude with ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume as well as apply basic algebraic and geometry applications.
Must be able to read and follow blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, email, knowledge of MS Word, Excel
Thorough knowledge and demonstration of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Understanding of State, Federal, Local OSHA Safety Regulations.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to work with and supervise outside contractors.
Self-motivated and works well alone.

Compensation

CNC Machine Operator B-Shift

Essential Functions:

• Performs operations needed to manufacture components.
• Run CNC Milling Equipment.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on work centers.
• Commitment to keeping a neat and organized work area.
• Develop specifications from simple and complex blueprints, or hand sketch simple parts on paper.
• Adherence to all safety requirements including proper use of PPE.
• Willingness to work overtime to maintain customer requirements.
• Able to fit parts and hold tolerance to within .001-.005”.
• Takes responsibility and pride in doing work precisely and correctly.
• Work and effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to comply with MWI, Inc. standards of operations.
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company.

Qualifications:

• Able to fit parts and hold tolerance to within .001-.005”.
• Takes responsibility and pride in doing work precisely and correctly.
• Ability to monitor fixturing and work holding methods.
• Capability to edit offsets at the machine to maintain tolerance of parts.
• Able to set up and run concurrent jobs on multiple machines.
• Perform in-process inspections using standard measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height stand, etc.
• Shop math skills.
• Able to work with metric dimensions.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Blueprint reading skills a plus.
• Fanuc and Haas Control knowledge a plus.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to the candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $21-$24 per hour. Plus, shift differential for B-Shift.

Saw Operator – B and C-Shift

Essential Functions:

• Operate all models of Band Saws and become proficient in loading and unloading the machines as directed.
• Cut product within tolerance and squareness requirements.
• Read job routers, prints, and other procedural documents.
• Perform inspections.
• Maximize output for any given task(s).
• Work and effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

Qualifications:

• General Machining/Carpentry experience.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to the candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $18- $20 per hour. Plus, shift differential for B and C-Shift.

Furnace Operator – B and C-Shift

Essential Functions:

• Operate high temperature vacuum furnace.
• Monitor process and record parameters.
• Utilize analog and digital gauges, digital controllers, and PC HMI to record temperature, current, voltage, flow, pH, level, pressure and partial pressure of liquid and gas.
• Adjust gauges, valves, digital I/O and (HMI) process parameters to ensure safety of personnel.
• Load and unload furnace.
• LOTO: Electric (high & low voltage), Pneumatic, Water Circulation and Process Gas.
• Work with hazardous material and corrosive gas.
• Able to periodically operate in a full-face respirator, test required.
• Packaging of purified product.
• Adheres to established clean room procedures.
• Standard maintenance.
• Change pump oil.
• Clean chambers, exhaust piping and stacks (reassemble as required).
• Inspect equipment for erosion and mechanical integrity.
• Record and report equipment condition and status.
• Remove, inspect, replace carbon insulation and graphite heaters.
• Install vacuum pumps.
• Disconnect and re-connect high current power to heater power studs.
• Work and effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to comply with MWI, Inc. standards of operations.
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company.

Compensation:

Midwest Regional Sales Manager

The Midwest Regional Sales Manager – EDM is to market, promote and increase sales of company product(s). In addition to sales, the Midwest Regional Sales Manager will solicit, develop, and report strategic information and opportunities. Candidates must be located in the Midwest territory, Michigan, Indiana, or Illinois.

Essential Functions:

• Visit prospects, customers, & attend trade shows promoting company products/services.
• Increase sales within existing customer base & identify new opportunities to increase market share.
• Develop & implement annual sales plan in support of the organization’s objectives while reporting progress to plan, & competitive activities on a regular basis.
• Be proficient in providing market reports/call reports to management.
• Produce accurate sales forecast reports and territory analysis.
• Assist with CET-Sales representative functions when in the office/as needed.
• Identify and convert leads into quotes & orders.
• Introduce the company products to new markets. (When applicable).
• Ability to plan and travel to multiple accounts.
• Monitor & manage the territory annual travel & entertainment budget.
• Multi-task with good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Have a basic understanding of blueprints and engineering principles.
• Have a basic understanding of our products & product applications.
• Work and effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to comply with MWI, Inc. standards of operations.
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Have a basic understanding of blueprints and engineering principles.
• Have a basic understanding of our products & product applications.
• Ability to travel when required. (~50% travel)
• Motivated to make commission-based sales.
• Goal Oriented.
• Must be proficient in the use MS Outlook, MS Excel, and ERP systems.

Areas of Operation for the Position:

• Michigan
• Indiana
• Illinois

Inspector/Quality Technician – B-Shift

Essential Functions:

• Excellent use of standard measurement equipment (i.e., micrometers, verniers, etc.)
• Excellent Blueprint reading skills.
• Experience and good skills on comparator.
• Program and operate CMM using Calypso software (Pc Dmis a plus).
• Knows how to read and interpret GD&T.
• Proficient use of vision system with Measure X and or Zone 3 software.
• Knowledge of machining practices a plus.
• Ability/Availability to work overtime and weekends when required by customer demands.
• Experience and good skills with windows applications (i.e., MSWord, MS Excel, etc.).
• Experience and good skills with SPC, ISO9002, and other quality standards/techniques.
• Some knowledge of tool calibration standards and techniques.
• Actively seek out WIP jobs and complete First-Off inspections to assist in the timely delivery of customer products.
• Familiarize yourself with shipment priorities and ensure that these jobs are not delayed due to quality/inspection reasons.
• Reduce scrap through accurate First-Off inspections and awareness of faulty machining procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials (tools, material, customer returns, etc.).
• Complete and file all applicable Inspection/Quality paperwork.
• Trouble shoot with team members as needed to maintain workflow.
• Monitor and improve efficiency.
• Work and effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to comply with MWI, Inc. standards of operations.
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in area of work

Compensation:

• Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to the candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $25.00 – $28.00 per hour.

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