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.”
Here are our current job openings. Please click on the job title for more information, and apply from that page if you are interested.
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1ST SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY-THURSDAY (5AM-3PM)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $24.73; QUALIFIED PAY: $25.16
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is responsible for assembly of hydrants. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
1st SHIFT MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 HOUR SHIFT - 5:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.)
INSURANCE AVAILABLE ON 61ST DAY.
This position is responsible for assembly of larges valveS. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
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 two professional development seminars/conferences a year.
Purpose:
The Territory Sales Manager initiates calculated, proactive and innovative sales strategies that build, cause the demand for and position Clow Valve as the number one choice to do business with in the water works industry. This role confidently gains new business through breaking down specifications to generate relationships that Clow Valve has never had before.
Key Performance Indicators:
Showcase Products – Build and cause demand through leading at least 5 live demos, presentations or CEU classes per month to illustrate and educate about products.
Relationship Building – Maintain and establish relationships by leading 6-12 (depending on territory) face-to-face meetings or on-site distributor visits per month.
Expand Scope – Grow territory base by 1.5% per year
WEEKEND SHIFT FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY - 12 HOUR SHIFT - 5:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.)
INSURANCE AVAILABLE ON 61ST DAY.
This position is responsible for assembly of small valves, larges valves, or hydrants. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
1st SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY-THURSDAY 4 10 HOUR SHIFTs (5 A.M. TO 3 P.M.)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $25.29
QUALIFIED RATE OF PAY: $25.67
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
Overview of Position: Fuse Coat Painter Utilities at CLOW VALVE are responsible for the painting of small or large valves, assembly of small or large valves and forklift operation dependent upon production need.
Purpose:
The Inside Sales Representative promotes Clow Valve as a premier place to do business by diligently advocating and communicating customer requests across the organization to ensure customer satisfaction.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Sustainability: Achieve an average net promoter score of 9 or above annually
- Customer Experience: Maintain order entry accuracy of two errors or less per month, average.
- Leadership: Complete 2 continuing education opportunities per year.
This is a second shift position
Purpose:
The Facility Custodian is responsible for cleaning and care throughout Clow Valve’s Machine Shop building and administrative offices. This is a full-time position however specific hours of work will vary dependent upon need and schedules for both facilities.
Typical Hours are:
Monday-Thursday 2-10:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Environmental Specialist champions Clow’s environmental initiatives on the front-lines by inspiring, educating and guiding employees in environmental responsibility. This role creates a better future by implementing environmental initiatives, regulations and requirements.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Sustainability
Responsible for prompting, encouraging, and contributing to the environmental department pollution prevention projects.
- Employee Experience
Organize and collaborate with fellow environmental team members to lead quarterly environmental awareness meetings for Clow employees.
- Leadership
Attend 3 professional development events per year.
WEEKEND SHIFT FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 5:00AM-5:30PM
HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS.
Production Forklift Operators will pull rough components from the warehouse according to production need.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Assistant Controller works closely with the Clow Valve Controller in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting and/or payroll, actively steps in to perform duties as required by the Controller and in the absence of the Controller.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:
- Sustainability: Successfully complete month-end financial reporting within established timeline requirements with 100% accuracy.
- Employee Experience: Ensure 100% of inquiries from team members are completed and responded to within the pre-determined timeframe.
- Leadership: Complete monthly one on one’s with direct reports 100% of the time.
This is a temporary position that supports the Human Resources, Environmental & Health/Safety in the Machine Shop offices at Clow Valve.
WEEKEND SHIFT: FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 5:00 A.M TO 5:00 P.M)
STARTING PAY: $24.73; QUALIFIED PAY: $25.16
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is for machine shop utility duties to include but not limited to hydrant assembly, forklift operation and painting.
Clow has three openings for Summer Help in our Hydrant Department -the successful candidate would begin work in early to mid May 2024.
SHIFTS ARE AS FOLLOW: 2-1st Shift & 1- Weekend Shift
STARTING PAY: $24.73
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is for machine shop utility duties to include but not limited to hydrant assembly, forklift operation and painting.
Clow has three openings for Summer Help in our Small Valve Department -the successful candidate would begin work in early to mid May 2024.
SHIFTS ARE AS FOLLOW: 1-1st Shift, 1-2nd Shift, & 1- Weekend Shift
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $24.73
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is responsible for assembly of small valves. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE POSITION
SHIFT BASED ON SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $26.09
HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS
$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER WEEK 1
The purpose of the Clow Valve Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship and Scholarship Program is to hire and progress educated maintenance mechanics. Clow Valve does this by providing the qualified candidate with an education in Industrial Maintenance and on the job training. The candidate must be an individual who is committed to the Company during and after graduation from Indian Hills Community College.
1st SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 HOUR SHIFT (5:00 A.M TO 3:00 P.M)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $24.16
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is responsible for assembly of small valves. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
2ND SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 HOUR SHIFT (3:00 P.M. TO 1:30 A.M.)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $24.29
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
This position is for machine shop weld booth whose general responsibilities will be to fix minor repairs on valves and/or hydrants.
TEMPORARY SUMMER HELP
1ST SHIFT (START DATE TBD)
RATE OF PAY: $22.33
Clow Valve has an immediate opening for a summer help Lawn Maintenance Laborer at our Metal Casting Facility. The successful candidate will assist our Maintenance department through performing various tasks and duties, as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
2nd SHIFT POSITION: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 HOUR SHIFT (3:00 P.M TO 1:30 A.M)
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $23.73
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS.
This position is responsible for assembly of small valves. This includes but is not limited to assembly of parts, subassemblies & components, testing, loading/ unloading, and palletizing finished product.
