machine operator

welder

welding inspector

fabricator/welder

quality assurance technician

American Cast Iron Pipe Company

ACIPCO is a huge company with over 3000 employees from chemical engineers to railroad crews.  It's amazing how such a large company runs so smoothly from the time scrap metal comes into the shredder until the final product (the Pipes) roll off the line.  On the track crew, the day starts promptly at 6:30 and ends at 2:30... this is the first shift.  On the track crew, you will travel all over the plant, in fact, you will see more of ACIPCO in a few weeks than some who have worked there for 25 years.  Working on the track crew can be dangerous and the labor can be strenuous at times, but it is fun and rewarding.  You get to work with jack hammers, oxyacetylene torches, grinders, and a variety of railroad specific tools.  Much of the time is spent cleaning switch tracks, tightening bolt joints on the track and replacing cross ties.  Driving railroad spikes is lots of fun!  There is generally lots of overtime work available if you wish to make a little extra money.

There aren't many jobs out there that reward you for your hard work as much as this company .. They truly care about the health & safety of their people. The cafeteria is amazing. Jobs are very physical in nature, if getting dirty and grinding isn't your thing, don't waste your time. This is an employee owned private company, once you are here you represent something way bigger than you, and you take great pride in your hard work. You get what you put out here . Do your job, be on time, get educated, and take advantage of this great opportunity. Sacrifice your first 6 months and be rewarded greatly . Make sure you take care of your body & eat as healthy & light as possible & stay hydrated.

What is the best part of working at the company?
AMERICAN is a family and I love that. Work doesn’t feel like work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They still have some very antiquated philosophies and processes. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family oriented, they make you fell like you are a part of that family from day 1. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I spend most of my day, reviewing applications, interviewing, and completing the onboarding process for new hires.

ACIPCO has an excellent reputation for treating employees well. The company has a long history of being a leader in providing excellent benefits in addition to competitive pay. In-house training and tuition reimbursement is available to enable growth and advancement of employees. Other benefits include a profit-based quarterly bonus, a reasonably priced medical plan, 401k plan, and vacation time. 

The company is very old fashioned in a lot of ways, and oddly proud of it. Some areas are looking to improve, but many seem like they have no interest in getting better or streamlining processes.  There's not a lot of transparency or direction from upper management. Bonuses are generally good when they happen. Raises are better than most companies... benefits are ok, but they don't really stand out. It really seems like the goal is mediocrity. It's not at all what I was told to expect. 

I gained job knowledge through the use of company software, taking on new responsibilities and working closely with co-workers. Due to my stability, I was able to build a close working relationship with customers, co-workers and corporate staff.  This a great company to work for, as it is built on THE GOLDEN RULE and has been a great stepping stone in my life.

I have many years of experience across many manufacturing industries - public, private, family owned - large, medium, small.  ACIPCO is the absolute best culture I've been a part of.  From day one, I've been accepted and valued for my varying experiences.  The Golden Rule is the leading principle.  I encourage anyone looking for a new opportunity to give ACIPCO a try.  You will not be disappointed.  

This was a production job in which quota had to me met daily.  If the quota wasn't met, it was added to the end of the shift or the end of the week.  My Management team was great as well as the coworkers. The hardest part of job was waking up every morning with pain in my hands due to being a grinder and grinding 10 hrs/per day.  The most enjoyable part of the job was working with everyone.

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Good starter job for experience do your 5 years and move on to something better. Trust me. If you need anything done there skip Human Resources “it will get better when the hr manager retires that’s the only thing holding this company back from really being the next to have job” and go straight to the president. Trust me. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 12 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Welder 4 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Welding inspector 9 salaries reported	$38.83 per hour
Fabricator/welder 4 salaries reported	$26.75 per hour
Quality assurance technician 6 salaries reported	$27.42 per hour

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