Clow Valve is located in Oskalooa, IA. Since 1878, Clow Valve has been committed to being a safe workplace for team members, providing high-quality products to our customers and being a good neighbor in the community where we operate.
Clow Valve is a proud member of the McWane, Inc. family of companies.
McWane’s role as one of the world’s leading suppliers of waterworks products is based on the fulfillment of our responsibilities to our team members, our communities and our customers.
We realize that a diverse workforce is a strong workforce. By valuing individual differences and recruiting team members with diverse backgrounds and skills, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity, McWane employs the industry’s most knowledgeable people in the areas of production, manufacturing and management. By leveraging our team members' insights and experiences throughout our organization, we better serve our customers and create innovation in markets where our products are used.
As McWane’s founder, J. R. McWane, said “The glory of business is not to make money out of it alone, but to make progress in it, to develop men and women and methods and products, to improve the state of the art.”

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FIRST SHIFT POSITION - LOCATED IN CARROLLTON, TEXAS
RATE OF PAY: $22.87
HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE ON 61ST DAY.
-The Process Technician is responsible for leading and guiding a team of process assemblers in accordance with the vision and values of the company. Models and demonstrates a “Culture of Safety” for all employees. Ensures team adheres to the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and efficiency expectations. Holds team accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives that affect their area or cross functional areas. Actively participates in training and development.
3RD SHIFT POSITION: SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (9 P.M. TO 7 A.M.)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $23.56
QUALIFIED RATE OF PAY: $25.40
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
$1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 120 DAY PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Clow Valve has one opening for a Maintenance C Mechanic at our Metal Casting Facility. Clow Valve Company Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining industrial equipment and on-site building maintenance.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The iHydrant Senior Backend Developer will provide high quality engineering solutions which will address business needs by developing and maintaining Microsoft’s .NET framework-based window services for communication servers, and APIs for communications between systems. Excellent understanding of database principles, structure, theories, and practices is required.
2ND SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (3:00 PM TO 1:30 AM)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $23.44
QUALIFIED RATE OF PAY: $23.98
INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 120 DAY PROBATIONARY PERIOD
- This is a Utility position, which will move around to different machines as needed.
- Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
The remote iHydrant Product Manager is responsible for the management and development of existing and future product lines within McWane. The Product Manager provides support to the sales and field team by effectively producing necessary materials and training for the existing and future product lines and assistance at conference and trade shows. This also includes the prioritization and management of field issues and new features while working collaboratively with the engineering teams. The Product Manager will develop and manage all product lines through the entire product life cycle and develop companywide go-to-market strategies for all new products. This job, while remote, works collaboratively with all teams including sales, field, engineering, production and management to ensure overall product success.
3RD SHIFT POSITION: SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (6:30 P.M. TO 5:00 A.M.)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $28.15
QUALIFIED RATE OF PAY: $29.70
INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS
$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS IF A QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST BY 6 MONTHS
Clow Valve Maintenance Specialists are responsible for a variety of maintenance related tasks. Responsibilities include performing quality work in a timely, safe, neat and orderly manner. Must be able to work effectively with other personnel and independently with minimal supervision. Be able to perform routine lubrication requirements on machines and equipment, as well as the ability to recognize and report obvious need for machine and equipment.
3RD SHIFT POSITION: SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10 HOUR SHIFT (9:00 P.M TO 7 A.M.).
3RD SHIFT PREMIUM: .59
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $21.32
QUALIFIED RATE OF PAY: $21.96
HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 61 DAYS.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Be the driving force in understanding and utilizing available resources and innovatively implement processes to ensure manufacturing excellence that provide a sustainable Clow.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Customer Experience
- Meet targeted monthly production efficiency and outputs.
Employee Experience
- Score 8/10 on employee experience survey.
- Complete two performance conversations monthly with each team member.
Leadership
- Score 4.5 / 5 on 360 review.
WEEKEND SHIFT POSITION: FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (5 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)
STARTING PAY: $23.98
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
The successful candidate for the Machine Operator position will operate various machines and be assigned other machining duties as necessary.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The MCF Project Engineer enhances the production of world class waterworks products by working as part of a cohesive team that supports and implements technological improvements to equipment and MCF processes.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Sustainability: 100 % On time Delivery of Projects.
- Sustainability: Less than 10% overage on all established budget parameters.
- Customer Experience: Attend 2 professional Development Seminars/Conferences a year
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Plant Manager is responsible for motivating and empowering people to perform the manufacturing process with excellence and to produce a quality product. There is ultimate accountability for managing all aspects of the operation including facilities, processes, materials and people resources. Supporting sub-groups such as HR and Safety in integrating with day-to-day operations and collaborate with other Plant Managers and the General Manager so that we operate as ONE Clow.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Financial – Understand and consistently monitor the metrics that define success for their individual operations, and then consistently articulate the success or barriers to success and offer solutions to keep business performance at defined levels.
- Man Hours per Ton: 12 in iron and 23 in brass
- Scrap Rates: Brass 2%, Iron 4
- Conversion Cost: $1,600 / ton iron $1.10 / pound brass
- Innovation – Present 2-3 plant improvements that directly affect cost of goods sold per year with fully defined business case and change management plan.
- Leadership – Average of 4.5 on 360 for all leaders in their organization
- Employee Experience – Employee value contribution score at an 8 out of 10 or higher
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Engineering Manufacturing Technician actively partners with the business to provide expertise in driving manufacturing excellence through support and execution.
Purpose:
The remote Field Sales Engineer for South Western United States (FSE) is responsible for the iHydrant™ and water distribution sales assistance, deployment assistance, and product training. The remote FSE supports the sales effort by assisting in product demonstrations for customers, participating in trade shows, conferences and webinars, pro-actively monitoring and addressing field issues. This job, while a remote position, requires working collaboratively with other members of the valve and hydrant teams, including product managers, engineering, and sales to ensure overall project success.
THIRD SHIFT POSITION: 7:30 P.M. TO 4:00 A.M.
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $21.32
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
$1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 120 DAYS.
CLOW HAS AN OPENING FOR A THIRD SHIFT BRASS UTILITY OPERATOR. THE BRASS UTILITY OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING THE BRASS DEPARTMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRASS PANGBORN/CUT OFF SAW OPERATION, GRINDING, POURING AND OCCASSIONAL FORK-LIFT OPERATION BASED UPON PRODUCTION NEED.
CLOW VALVE METAL CASTING FACILITY HAS FOUR OPENINGS FOR IRON MELT LINE:
SHIFT TIME: 8 PM TO 6 AM
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $20.60
HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS.
The successful candidate for the Iron Melt position will act as support, be flexible and show willingness to cover various positions in MELT AND POUR.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Engineering & Quality Manager leads a team that is the source of innovation for creating high-quality, customer-focused products that position Clow as a world leader.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Employee Experience – Employee value contribution score at an 8.5 out of 10 or higher
- Customer Experience – Score a 4.3 out of 5 on Customer Product Innovation Score - Survey customer on impact of product innovation on a scale of 1 to 5
- Leadership – Average of 4.5 on 360 for all leaders in their organization
- Sustainability – A combination of 5 new products or product improvements released per year